Risotto with Sage and Lemon

Like the classic Milanese risotto, this is incredibly simple to make, so it is worth being picky about the ingredients. Buy unsprayed, unwaxed lemons because you will be grating the rind from them. Good stock and well-aged Parmiggiano Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese are essential. The herb I love for this risotto is sage, but any of the woody herbs will do, rosemary or thyme in particular.