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Risotto never fails to please as a first course, and if garnishes are added it can be varied ad infinitum. My wife, Gloria, makes risotto with Japanese sushi rice with great success, but for this ...

Another tip is to mix something fun into the rice. For my son’s lunch bento, I spread a thin layer of rice, put salmon or egg crepes on it, and place more rice on top, then scatter toppings on top.