You can prepare this refined risotto up to two days ahead. Cook it until it's almost done, through step two. Spread the hot mixture evenly in a jelly-roll pan to cool it quickly. Refrigerate until you're ready to reheat it. Add a little extra broth while it's warming, and pick up with step three of the recipe.
The radicchio made the risotto so bitter it was inedible, had to throw the entire dish out.
I was looking for a recipe with radicchio and happened upon this. Just happened to have champagne too. I substituted leeks for the onion. My husband and I both loved it. It is very fresh tasting, and the hint of nutmeg is lovely.
Delicious! I love the bitterness of radicchio and the red color is eye pleasing. I've also made it with arugula, which I added right at the end, and with chunks of grilled lobster meat on top. Next time I'll serve with scallops.
