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Title: Steam while making Risotto?
Post by: LucyW on March 24, 2013, 08:04:31 am

I was just wondering if I can be steaming a separate meal whilst I am making Risotto? Do I have to turn the temperature up? Add more water to the riso? Thanks.

Title: Re: Steam while making Risotto?
Post by: Amy :-) on March 24, 2013, 08:27:31 am

I don't think it would work Lucy. Most risottos are cooked on low speed with the butterfly, and I find the TMX steams most effectively on speed 4. There also wouldn't be enough liquid to produce steam.

Title: Re: Steam while making Risotto?
Post by: Kimmyh on March 24, 2013, 08:38:26 am

I agree with Amy. Speed 4 and varoma temp work best for steaming. Risotto doesn't have enough liquid and would burn at varoma temp.

Title: Re: Steam while making Risotto?
Post by: Katya on March 24, 2013, 09:01:42 am

I think you can steam at lower speeds but you definitely need Varoma temperature which I think would be too hot for the risotto. 

The UK Fast & Easy cookbook doesn't use the butterfly for making risotto and so I've never done so and the risotto turns out fine.  I usually cook mine at about speed 3 as it stops it sticking,.

Title: Re: Steam while making Risotto?
Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2013, 11:51:13 am

You do need to keep the risotto moving otherwise you will end up with a nasty burnt mess.