Saffron Risotto

Saffron Risotto is a simple recipe that takes time and care. It’s worth the wait. There are only 6 main ingredients in this recipe yet they combine and amplify the other ingredients so well. This dish will always impress your friends and family every time for all the right reasons. I serve Saffron Risotto with Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata or Braised Peas with Prosciutto. Both of these go so well with the risotto but if you are looking for a side dish to help remove every grain of rice for the dish then it has to be Bravo Green Beans.

Saffron Risotto

So few recipe produce such a vibrant colour and flavour is amazing. Impresses every time.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Alcohol, Cheese, Parmesan

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 538kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1250 ml chicken stock or vegetable
• 1/2 tsp saffron
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 375 ml arborio rice
• 125 ml dry white wine
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Parmesan grated
• ground pepper to taste
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Combine the chicken stock and saffron in a saucepan over moderate heat and bring to a simmer.
  1250 ml chicken stock, 1/2 tsp saffron
• Heat the olive oil in a separate pot over moderate heat.
  3 tbsp olive oil
• Add the onion and cook until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  1 medium onion
• Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
  375 ml arborio rice
• Add the wine and simmer over low heat until most of the wine is absorbed.
  125 ml dry white wine
• Add the chicken broth about 3/4 cup (180 ml) at a time, allowing most of the liquid to be absorbed before adding more, and stirring frequently as it cooks.
• When most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked “al dente,” about 20 minutes, remove from the heat and stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese.
  2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp Parmesan, ground pepper, salt
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 73mg | Sugar: 0.3g