Hands-On Classes
Classic Risotto: A Step-by-Step Guide
What’s the secret to a perfect risotto?
It’s all in the method, and Chef Fabricio Daro will show you how to prepare one of Italy’s most beloved comfort foods, and how to prepare it right.
Perfect risotto cannot be rushed, and neither is Classic Risotto: A Step-by-Step Guide.
Under Chef Fabricio’s guidance, you’ll learn why the right rice makes all the difference, how to build flavour from the base up, and the secrets behind key steps like la tostatura (toasting the rice to seal each grain and create a rich, nutty base), sfumare (how and when to deglaze with wine), and the ladle-by-ladle addition of broth to draw out the rice’s natural starches and develop risotto’s signature creamy consistency.
Once you’ve learned the fundamentals, Chef Fabricio will inspire you to adapt this classic risotto by incorporating your favourite seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, or even seafood to create your own versions of the dish at home.
About your instructor
Chef Fabricio Daros
Born and raised on the prairies of Brazil, Chef Fabricio Daros brings a rich culinary heritage to L’OCA Quality Market.
His mother, a pastry chef, instilled a respect for small farmers and introduced him to the Uruguayan parrilla tradition of cooking an entire animal with charcoal over an open fire.
His father, a baker of Italian descent, helped Chef Fabricio develop a deep appreciation of Mediterranean ingredients and flavours.
Chef Fabricio feels that food has always been the language that connects him with other people and to the land.