Yamba Prawn and Saffron Risotto with Pesto

Risotto, one of my all-time favourites, is cooked regularly for our staff meals and at home as the ideal one-pot meal. It makes an appearance at the Restaurant as a special addition to the menu or as part of a set menu for a group. It is a dish that requires time, patience and constant attention to elevate it to its correct place. To cook and reheat it only results in a stodgy, sticky mess that dissatisfies the palate.

The basic rules for perfect risotto include using arborio rice,