As the song goes, 'when will we ever learn'?

[tim]

For longer than most of you have lived, I have stuffed things with Basmati Rice - because that's what is usually left over. 'Twas only after No2 Next Door left us some cooked Arborio rice that I realised what I've been missing all these years.

So - in future - it's always Arborio!!

[tim]

[Deb P]

I love Aborio rice, it absorbs flavours much better than Basmati. Not just for risotto!

[Barnowl]

And Arborio isn't the only risotto rice, don't forget Carnaroli and Vialone Nano....

[tim]

Yes - knew I shouldn't have used a brand name!

[Hot_Potato]

mmm they look good Tim - is there anything mixe with the rice please?

and is that cheese on top or butter?

do wish you'd be a bit more explicit with your words that accompany your lovely pics sometime - leaves too much to the imagination :-\

[tim]

It might use up space needed for more useful remarks, HP? I will always expand if asked.  In this case - one of many!  -

Rice + Garlic & Chicken Stock.
Tomato pulp.
Chopped Chicken.
Shallot.
Tabasco.

Topped with wholemeal Breadcrumbs, a piece of Gruyere & a piece of Butter. Stuffed Pepper recipes recommend that you blanch the peppers - we don't - we prefer them crispy.

Imagine!!

[Hot_Potato]

that's much better Tim - nice and clear - the way I like things ;)

thank you :)

[tim]

And the bit of stuffing left over padded out a small bag of white Crab very nicely.

HP = In Total Yoghurt/Cream/Tabasco 'dressing'. Paprika. Satisfactory??

PS - the foil in the Pepper dish is to keep them upright.

[Debs]

wish I were married to you Tim ;)

Drool... :P

[tim]

Sorry - booked for the foreseeable future!!

[Hot_Potato]

mmmmm they look so good and yes Tim - very satisfactory ;)

love all that detail, thanks :)

[tim]

Knew there was something missing from my stuffing list -

my Wife's raison d'etre - RAISINS!! (Or Sultanas)

Chopped Celery is useful too.

[Hot_Potato]

mmmmm :P the options are endless I would imagine but love the idea of last two mentioned :)