RCI-RC.002.0004.001

Traditional Italian Risotto

Name: Traditional Italian Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 2½ cups risotto rice (plump (medium grain rice that contains a lot of starch, the types Arborio or Carnaroli are traditionally best. Other rices that work well are Roma, Vialone, Nano and Maratelli.)); ¾ cup white wine; 6 cups chicken broth; ½ teaspoon saffron powder; ½ cup Parmesan cheese; 1 unit salt to taste

Italian cuisine | Rice Traditional Italian Risotto

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons
onion
chopped
1 medium
risotto rice (plump
medium grain rice that contains a lot of starch, the types Arborio or Carnaroli are traditionally best. Other rices that work well are Roma, Vialone, Nano and Maratelli.)
2½ cups
white wine
¾ cup
chicken broth
6 cups
saffron powder
½ teaspoon
Parmesan cheese
½ cup
salt to taste
1 unit

Method

Sauté the onion until soft.

Add the rice and mix well until it is coated the oil.

Add the wine and stir constantly over medium heat until it evaporates.

Add enough broth to cover the rice and continue to stir until the liquid is absorbed.

Keep adding broth, a little at a time, while constantly stirring until the rice is done.

In a small bowl, dissolve the saffron in a little hot broth and add it to the rice.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste.

Serve immediately.

Traditional Italian Risotto

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