Name: Saffron Risotto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pinch of saffron threads; 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tbsp of butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cups of Arborio rice; 1/2 cup of white wine; 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

Saffron Risotto Recipe

Nari Segovia Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Saffron Risotto

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pinch of saffron threads
4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbsp of butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups of Arborio rice
1/2 cup of white wine
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in 2 tbsp of warm broth for 10 minutes.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Add the Arborio rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat it with the butter and onion mixture.
Add the white wine and cook until it has been absorbed by the rice.
Slowly add the warm broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more.
After about 15 minutes, add the saffron-infused broth to the risotto and continue stirring.
Keep adding ladlefuls of broth and stirring until the rice is cooked al dente, about 20-25 minutes in total.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and let the risotto rest for a few minutes before serving.