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Can you freeze risotto?

Squidgy
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Is it ok to freeze risotto? (I've put it in the freezer already so I hope you say yes!)

How do you defrost and reheat it?

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  • Sarahsaver
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    Yes its fine. Just bunged mine in the microwave to reheat it.
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  • Squidgy
    Squidgy Posts: 684 Forumite
    thanks sarah. Wasn't sure whether I would have to add anymore water to it.

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  • MATH
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    Just as with pasta dishes they can go a bit solid once defrosted and reheated. Add a bit more water or sauce once hot if it looks a bit dry. HTH
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  • r.mac_2
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    this is great news as I ahve often wondered this myself. Risotto can be a fiddle, so it's good to know that if i spent time making one big batch, I can reheat any leftovers that I have frozen.

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  • Lillibet_2
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    I find home cooked rice comes out of the freezer with a grainy coating, any tips on what I am doing wrong please? I love risiotto but don't make it very often as I can't get it to freeze well, as r.mac says it can be a faff to make for just one meal.
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  • Galtizz
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    When you have cooked the rice rince it with cold water before leaving it to cool. This removes the starch build up which is probably what the coating is.

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  • **purpleprincess**
    **purpleprincess** Posts: 3,533 Forumite
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    Just a quick query..............

    If I make too much risotto can I freeze it?
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  • ladygrey_2
    ladygrey_2 Posts: 374 Forumite
    yes you can but you need to make sure it is reheated thoroughly until piping hot before eating
  • TOBRUK
    TOBRUK Posts: 2,343 Forumite
    I have frozen risotto before and it was fine, I just defrosted it and then warm it up.
  • **purpleprincess**
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    Cool! Another stretchy meal then!!
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