Risotto Alla Milanese

20m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
50m
Ready In

Recipe: #9842

June 13, 2013



"This recipe is by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich of Lidia’s Italian Table TV show which I happen to frequently watch whenever I have the opportunity, I love Italian food and I love Lidia's show!"

Original is 6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (430.7 g)
  • Calories 263
  • Total Fat - 15.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol - 15.5 mg
  • Sodium - 1368.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 24.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1 g
  • Sugars - 2.2 g
  • Protein - 5.9 g
  • Calcium - 129.4 mg
  • Iron - 1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 2.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Pour 1/2 cup of the hot stock over the saffron in a small heatproof bowl. Let it stand.

Step 2

In a heavy, wide 3- to 4-quart casserole or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onions and shallots together until golden, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Toast the rice until the edges become translucent 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the wine and stir well until evaporated. Add 1/2 cup of the remaining hot stock and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until all the stock has been absorbed.

Step 4

Continue to add hot stock in small batches — just enough to completely moisten the rice — and cook until each successive batch has been absorbed. About 10 minutes after the first addition of stock, stir in the saffron mixture. Stir constantly and adjust the level of heat so the rice is simmering very gently until the rice mixture is creamy but al dente. This will take 16 to 20 minutes from the time the wine was added.

Step 5

Remove the casserole from the heat. Beat in the butter until completely melted and then beat in the cheese. Adjust the seasoning with salt, if necessary, and pepper.

Step 6

Serve immediately, ladled into warm shallow bowls.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

LuLuJ

Delicious! We loved this rice with the addition of mushrooms, carrots and celery. Almost forgot; Didn't have the saffron and didn't add the cheese, because when I tasted it, I liked it without.

5.0

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(20 Apr 2019)

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