Sohla El-Waylly Charred Lemon Risotto Recipe | Easy Risotto

Ingredients

• 2 cups short-grain rice, such as Arborio, Carnaroli, or sushi rice
• 6 cups water, plus more as needed
• 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 medium lemons
• 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 cup (about 4 oz/112g) coarsely grated parmesan cheese
• 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into