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Risotto alla Milanese

Saffron-perfumed creamy risotto, finished with butter and parmesan.

35 min3 servesmedium

Saffron-perfumed creamy risotto, finished with butter and parmesan. This Italian rice is sized for 3 and comes together in about 35 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

520

kcal

14g

Protein

68g

Carbs

18g

Fat

riceclassicveg

Ingredients

  • arborio ricekey1.5 cups
  • stockkey1.2 L hot
  • parmesankey80 g
  • shallot1
  • white wine0.5 cup
  • saffron1 pinch
  • butter60 g

Method

  1. 1

    Sweat shallot in butter; toast rice 2 min.

  2. 2

    Deglaze with wine; let it absorb.

  3. 3

    Add hot saffron stock a ladle at a time, stirring 18 min.

  4. 4

    Off heat, beat in cold butter and parmesan.

Cook's notes

  • Tip: Bloom the saffron in a small ladle of hot stock for 5 minutes for the deepest colour.
  • Swap: Carnaroli rice is even more forgiving than arborio if you can find it.
  • Store: Cover and chill up to 2 days — loosen with hot stock when reheating, never water.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Risotto alla Milanese take to cook?
Total time is about 35 minutes for 3 servings.
Is Risotto alla Milanese vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are arborio rice, stock, parmesan.