Risotto Milanese
Risotto Milanese
Photography by Matthew Kimura
This recipe makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 364 |
| pro | 9 g |
| total fat | 11 g |
| sat. fat | 6 g |
| carb | 56 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 28 mg |
| sodium | 584 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 10 |
| iron | 5 |
| vit A | 9 |
| vit C | 3 |
| folate | 4 |
- Portion size: 6
Saffron is a key ingredient in this classic from Italy. Though beef stock is traditionally used, we preferred the risotto's colour using chicken stock. This makes six side dishes, or four if you want leftovers to turn into Risotto Balls.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white_wine
1/2 tsp (2 mL) saffron threads, crumbled
3 cups (750 mL) sodium-reduced chicken stock
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter
1 onion, chopped
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
2 cups (500 mL) Arborio_rice
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
Stir wine with saffron; let stand for at least 10 or up to 20 minutes.
In saucepan, bring stock with 3 cups (750 mL) water to simmer; keep warm.
In large skillet, melt 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the butter over medium heat; fry onion, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice until coated.
Stir in saffron mixture; cook, stirring, until no liquid remains. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in warm stock, 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time and adding more stock when completely absorbed, until rice is creamy and tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir in remaining butter, half of the cheese and the parsley. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2007
