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Risotto Milanese with Saffron

Risotto Milanese with Saffron prepared dish

Risotto milanese is a classic italian dish known for its creamy texture and vibrant yellow color from saffron. This comforting dish is rich in flavor and perfect as a main course or a side. Serve it warm, garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese for an authentic touch!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include garlic, black pepper, parmesan cheese, chicken broth.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (warm)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 g saffron threads
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup arborio rice

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in a few tablespoons of warm chicken broth to release their color and flavor.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and add the chopped onion, cooking until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and arborio rice, cooking for about 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
  4. Pour in the white wine and cook until it has mostly evaporated, stirring frequently.
  5. Add the warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until the liquid is absorbed before adding more.
  6. After about 15 minutes, stir in the saffron mixture along with the remaining chicken broth and continue cooking until the rice is creamy and al dente.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, remaining butter, and black pepper.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 54 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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