Milanese saffron risotto – creamy Italian rice
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Milanese saffron risotto – creamy Italian rice

Creamy saffron risotto from Milan. Rice is slowly cooked with broth and saffron until tender and silky. A simple dish with deep flavor.

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35 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Risotto

    • 320 g Carnaroli or arborio rice
    • 1 l Vegetable or chicken broth (warm)
    • 1 stk Onion, finely chopped
    • 0.5 g Saffron threads
    • 1 dl Dry white wine
    • 50 g Butter
    • 50 g Grated parmesan
    • 2 spsk Olive oil
    • 0 Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare saffron and broth

    1. Warm the broth in a pot so it is hot but not boiling.
    2. Place the saffron threads in a small bowl with 2 tbsp warm broth. Let them steep.
    5 min
  2. 2

    Sauté onion and toast rice

    1. Heat olive oil and half the butter in a wide pot over medium heat.
    2. Sweat the onion for 2–3 minutes until soft, without coloring.
    3. Add the rice and stir for 1 minute until coated.
    5 min
  3. 3

    Cook the risotto

    1. Pour in the wine and stir until it has evaporated.
    2. Add broth one ladle at a time. Stir frequently and wait until absorbed before adding more.
    3. Add the saffron mixture halfway through. Continue for about 18 minutes, until the rice is al dente.
    18 min
  4. 4

    Mantecatura – finishing

    1. Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining butter and parmesan.
    2. Stir vigorously for 30 seconds – this creates the creaminess.
    3. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
    2 min

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Details

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in a sealed container in the fridge. Risotto thickens – add a splash of broth when reheating.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Keep the broth warm throughout. Cold broth drops the temperature and causes uneven cooking.

Cooking

  • • Stir often but not constantly. Risotto needs a little rest to release starch.

Serving

  • • Serve the risotto on a warm plate. It sets quickly as it cools.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add sautéed mushrooms for earthy depth.

Health

  • Use less butter and replace some parmesan with nutritional yeast for a lighter version.

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