Italy · Rice

Risotto alla Milanese

Creamy saffron risotto from Milan.

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Difficulty
Medium
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 320 g arborio or carnaroli rice
  • 60 g butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 120 ml dry white wine
  • 1000 ml hot chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
    Substitute: Turmeric adds colour but not the saffron flavour
  • 60 g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

Tools used in this recipe

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Method

  1. Soften the onion in half the butter over low heat.
  2. Add the rice and toast, stirring, until the grains turn glossy.
  3. Pour in the wine and stir until absorbed.
  4. Add hot stock a ladle at a time, stirring often, until the rice is tender. Stir in saffron halfway.
  5. Off the heat, beat in the remaining butter and the Parmigiano. Rest for 2 minutes, then serve.
Tip

Keep the stock hot so the rice cooks evenly.

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