Nigella Lawson's risotto has ingredient that's 'odd to Italians' but is delicious The beloved Italian staple risotto is known for its versatility and range of flavourful combinations, but Nigella Lawson shakes up tradition with a controversial twist on her website's 'Nigella Express' recipe – cheddar cheese.
Nigella also reveals her personal connection to the dish, saying, "I make this on days when I need to escape to the kitchen and have a good, quiet, relaxing and mindless 20 minutes staring into the middle distance and stirring.
Increase the heat, then pour in the wine and mustard, stirring until the wine has been absorbed by the rice.
Gradually add the hot stock, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously and waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding more.
Keep stirring and adding stock until the rice reaches an al dente texture, which should take about 18 minutes.
