The astrologer reveals the best risotto recipe for each of the 12 zodiac signs based on their "star" characteristics. One more excuse to have 12 great risotto recipes!
There is no self-respecting Milanese who, sitting at any table, does not pride himself on knowing how to cook the best “yellow” risotto of his generation. To combine it, in any case, only that of the grandmother, perhaps with tomato sauce. From the historical recipe written by Giuseppina Verdi (soprano, wife of the composer and great cook of asparagus risotto, born under the sign of the Virgin) to risotto with cacio e pepe, the story of the most famous starter in northern Italy has evolved. to satisfy all palates, all regions. With the blessing of Jupiter, a planet that also dominates the pleasures of the table, together we undertake a small journey through the 12 signs of the zodiac in search of the risotto that suits everyone according to their astrological characteristics. Are you ready? Take your fork: let's set sail.
ARIES
Aries, astrological sign dominated by Mars, loves strong flavors and colors that do not go unnoticed, even when it comes to risotto. I suggest a red beet risotto with a taleggio fondue… Certainly, very delicate palates may be surprised, but this is not the case for you.
TORO
For a Taurus, especially at the table, if things are done, they are done well. No discounts. The hardest part for a Taurus is staying on a diet, but I would say that you can be sure that this post will not recommend it. We said, the risotto: the best for a Toro is the ossobuco risotto, a traditional recipe for Sunday lunch. Unique dish in which all the ingredients come together so well that it is almost a pain to separate them. Taurus is like this: he loves company even when it comes to protein and carbohydrates.
TWINS
Geminis love surprises, even on their plates. So when they order a risotto in a restaurant, they love to be lazy and leave to the chef's imagination (hoping he has a lot, like them) the pleasure of surprising them. Because of this, the Twins not only love seafood risotto, but they will never be the type of customers to ask the waitress for the exact list of bean inhabitants.
CANCER
For some, risotto is a dinner synonymous with seasonal illness, the prelude to an evening herbal tea and a blanket on the couch, but for you, cancer is a dream. I'm talking about rice pudding… and it doesn't have to be in Enrico Bartolini's star version (with civet from undergrowth and essence of red pepper from Cuneo) because the important thing here is that it's how grandmother used to cook. sick children. For a cancer, memory is the true flavor to look for.
LIONESS
For Lions, even Monday night dinner alone in front of the television still deserves to be consumed as it should be for true kings. That's why your risotto might start out as simple buttered rice as well, but a red shrimp tartare will inevitably end up on it in no time. Obviously with a good glass of champagne, because the water is used to water the plants.
VIRGIN
When it comes to a Virgo, you should know that you are in the territory of the undisputed queen of anti-waste, obviously also in food. Applause. For this reason, your favorite risotto is the risotto al lago that tradition wants to make with the leftover risotto from the previous day, sautéed in a frying pan. Good and good.
WEIGHT SCALE
The perfect balance of flavors, colors, and even fats is essential for you as a Libra. The flavor should be intense but delicate, the aroma penetrating but sophisticated. And the risotto should be delicious but light. How are you? Fortunately, among the most successful contemporary chefs there is a gracious experimenter like Davide Oldani (Libra, actually) who offers saffron risotto without sautéing. I never tried?
SCORPION
This zodiac sign loves strong, sensual and intoxicating flavors. In fact, very intoxicating. Therefore, if you manage to compose an excellent risotto (with Carnaroli rice, please, there is no quality compromise here) with a very good Barolo, you can be sure that you will achieve it.
Sagittarius
Risotto fundamentalists will have to wrinkle their noses at the combination I am going to propose now, but let me explain. Sagittarius obviously loves traditions, grandmothers, and even risottos, but is always looking for a distant flavor - that's why I suggest the apple curry risotto here. Something halfway between home cooking and an oriental spice.
CAPRICORN
Capricorn is certainly not a zodiac sign famous for its halftones, extreme creativity, or finesse and this also applies to the risotto theme. On the other hand, however, it is the strongest sign of those who are firmly planted with their feet on the ground. Like mushrooms… So what better risotto than a traditional fresh porcini mushroom? Oh, and watch out for half measures: don't even put a dash of cheese on them as a joke!
AQUARIUS
Everything that belongs to tradition, a DOCG Aquarius expresses with appreciation. We are here in a territory of innovation, experimentation, creativity without limits. That is why you will make Aquarius happy by mixing flavors from different origins. How about a red berry risotto? It looks exquisite!
FISH
For Pisces, nothing is what it seems: a tradition is never more than a passed down story and a risotto is never just a risotto. Pisces needs to dream even when looking at the bottom of a plate ... Especially when the plate is full and the bottom is still far away. That's why I thought of the gold and saffron risotto created by the iconic chef for you. Gualtiero Marchesi, born under the sign of Pisces, in fact.
