risotto milanese

Saffron risotto (Risotto alla Milanese) is probably one of the most famous risotto recipe. Creamy and tasty, saffron risotto is made with rice, saffron, butter, meat stock, dry white wine and Parmigiano cheese. The rice traditionally used for this recipe is Carnaroli rice.

Saffron Risotto | Risotto alla Milanese Recipe

350 g (1 3/4 cups) of Carnaroli rice

liters (about 8 cups) of beef or chicken stock

saffron threads

90 g (about 1 stick) of butter

onion shallot

ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine

Make the meat stock

Make beef or chicken stock. When the stock boils, reduce the heat and hold at a gentle simmer covered with a lid. Meanwhile, finely chop the onion.

Make the soffritto

In a non-stick pan, simmer half the butter with the onion for 2 minutes on medium heat. Stir from time to time, till the onion is soft and traslucent. Now add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, always stirring, till the grains are slightly glassy.

Add wine and stock

add the white wine, stir and let it evaporate, over high heat. Then add the boiling stock. During cooking, the rice must always be covered with stock. Let it cook for about 14 minutes and stir occasionally until ready.

Add the saffron

While risotto is cooking, crush the saffron threads between two sheets of parchment paper. Then dissolve the powder in half a ladle of hot stock. After about 14 minutes of cooking, turn off the heatand add the saffron.

Make it creamy and serve

Add the butter and parmigiano. Stir and serve

This Saffron Risotto (Risotto Milanese) is a luxurious Italian rice dish infused with saffron for a vibrant color and delicate flavor. Perfect for special occasions or as a comforting meal.

Simple Saffron Risotto Recipe (Risotto Milanese)

saffron

chicken broth

olive oil

shallot,

Arborio rice

dry white wine

Parmigiano-Reggiano

Salt and black pepper,

Prepare the Saffron and Broth

Crush saffron threads into chicken broth. Warm over low heat.

Sauté the Shallots

In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Cook shallots until softened, about 3 minutes.

Toast the Rice

Add rice, stirring to coat. Toast for 1-2 minutes.

Add Wine

Pour in white wine, stirring until absorbed.

Cook with Broth

Gradually add warm broth, stirring until absorbed. Repeat for 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy.

Incorporate Cheese

Off heat, stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

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