vegetarisch
glutenvrij
italiaans
diner
comfortfood
Risotto alla Milanese
A classic from the Italian kitchen! This creamy saffron risotto, also known as Risotto alla Milanese, will make you long for the sunny streets of Milan. It's a simple recipe that requires just a few ingredients, but the taste is divine. Don't stress! Making the risotto is a bit of a labor-intensive task, but the result is worth it. Serve it as a main course, or as a side dish to a meat or fish dish.
Prep time
40 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 400 grams risotto rice
- 120 ml dry white wine
- 2 sachets saffron
- 50 grams butter
- 60 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition facts
fat
18g
kcal
520
protein
11g
carbs
75g
Instructions
- 1 Heat the chicken broth in a pan over low heat.
- 2 Heat the olive oil in another pan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- 3 Add the risotto rice and sauté for a few minutes until the grains are translucent.
- 4 Pour in the wine and let it evaporate over medium-high heat.
- 5 Add the saffron to the broth and stir well.
- 6 Add a ladle of broth to the risotto and stir until absorbed. Repeat this process until the broth is gone. This takes about 20 minutes.
- 7 Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8 Let the risotto rest for another 2 minutes before serving.
