Use leftover rice to make a creamy risotto

There is a proverb in Italy that refers to the location of the kitchen. "La cucina piccola fa la casa grande", or "The small kitchen makes the house big", is how it is said. It means that there are more opportunities to socialize and cook with your loved ones when the kitchen is busy. Although it's a cute expression, a small kitchen can also refer to having little room for leftovers like a pot of rice. If so, here's some more sage advice from the Italians: make risotto out of it.

In markets outside of Italy, pre-cooked risotto is frequently offered alongside packaged meals like mac & cheese or instant mashed potatoes. If you eat risotto like that in Italy, you might be expelled from the nation. Putting jokes aside, using leftover rice in this creamy dish is a great idea. Making this might be an easy, creative solution for a quick dinner. Serve your risotto as a delicious main dish or side by combining the remaining rice with some herbs, stock, and butter. Make the Italians happy.