Cod Risotto with Zucchini

What do you need to prepare Zucchini Risotto with Cod?

For the preparation of Cod Risotto with Zucchini you need the following ingredients (you can find the amounts at the bottom of the blog in the recipe card):

What kind of rice do you use in a risotto?

You need rice that contains a lot of starch. This allows them to absorb a lot of moisture, which gives extra flavor and makes the rice creamy. Arborio rice is best known and available in most supermarkets.

You can also choose Carnaroli or Vialone Nano rice. These rice types also contain a lot of starch (and are even better in quality compared to the Arborio).

Which wine is best for this recipe?

Use a dry white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.

Can this risotto be made without wine?

Wine is a common ingredient in risotto because it imparts so much flavor. The alcohol in the wine will evaporate as it cooks. But if you don't want to use wine, replace it with the same amount of stock.

Should the stock be added to the rice hot?

No, not necessarily. But you may find it convenient to do it anyway. When you add the hot stock, it no longer needs to be heated and your risotto is ready faster. If you add cold stock, it will take a little longer because the stock has to be heated up after each addition. But both methods work!

How do you easily prepare Cod Risotto with Zucchini

A recipe with extensive steps, the right amount of ingredients, and which you can also easily print can be found at the bottom of the blog.

A simple recipe that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. You start by making a vegetable base that you lightly bake (that gives more flavor). Then add the rice and fry it for a while.

Add wine and stock and let everything cook. Season with Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. In the meantime, dip the cod fillets in the flour and fry them in butter until golden brown. A delicious light recipe with a lot of taste!

• Frying the rice - Fry the rice, this gives the rice a roasted nutty taste. 
• To Stir or not to stir? - Many recipes recommend that you keep stirring the risotto, but there is a tip that prevents you from having to do that. You stir because you want to bring the liquid and the risotto into contact with each other. When you use a wide pan (or frying pan) this happens automatically. Then you'll only have to stir every now and then.