Why should you serve risotto on a hot plate?
In many places it is said to "Serve risotto on a hot plate - or else" or "you better serve it on a hot plate".
Why is that so?
Best Answer
What moscafj says is true, but it doesn't explain specifically for risotto.
Basically, the creaminess** is because of a starch-based solution. Starch based solutions are temperature dependent and will get much thicker as it cools. If there's enough starch, it can solidify to the point where the sauce will break into pieces if you try to manipulate it.
** Don't start with the 'it's not creamy because there isn't cream in it' crap again.
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Should risotto be served on a plate or bowl?
With the added bonus that when eaten from a deep bowl (using a round soup spoon, not an oval dessert spoon), a risotto looks far more attractive and actively invites you to dig down into it. As opposed to a plate, a bowl conveys warmth, fullness, plenty. It promises cosy satiation through carbs.Is risotto served hot or cold?
This dish has humble origins in the kitchens of Italian home cooks, where it's hard to imagine someone would have fussed with warming the broth. But imagined anecdotes aside, here's why I believe that yes, you really should warm the broth when cooking risotto.How is risotto traditionally served?
Risotto in Italy is normally a first course served before the main course, but risotto alla milanese is often served with ossobuco alla milanese as a main course.What is a risotto plate?
A collection of plates with names that evoke Italian gastronomic tradition, its fascination and elegance. Specific shapes for a specific purpose, designed to exalt each and every creation of the kitchen masters, from starter through to dessert.Tips for Serving Risotto
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Answer 2
Using hot plates allows food to retain it's heat between plating a service...also works with cold plates, if you want to keep something cold.
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