Risotto, plain, homemade

Plain homemade risotto is a cooked rice dish, prepared by gradually adding liquid such as stock to rice. The recipe described mainly provides carbohydrate, with smaller amounts of fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 36g of carbohydrate, 4.7g of fat, 3.3g of protein and 1.1g of salt.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, particularly when stock or other salty ingredients are used. Nutrient amounts in homemade risotto can vary according to the ingredients and recipe. Full nutritional figures for this recipe are provided in the tables below.