Risotto alla Milanese

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A creamy saffron-infused risotto from Milan.

Ingredients:

  • 300g Arborio rice
  • 1L chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 100ml white wine
  • 1g saffron threads
  • 50g butter
  • 50g Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions:

  1. Sauté the onion in butter until soft.
  2. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the white wine.
  3. Gradually add the hot broth, stirring continuously.
  4. Dissolve saffron in a little broth and add to the rice.
  5. When the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in Parmesan and butter.