ItalianMilanese
Saffron Risotto
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
A classic saffron risotto from the Famiglia Rossi, made with beef broth and finished with butter and Grana Padano cheese.
- Cook
- 20 min
- Servings
- 3
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
8 items- Olive OilA drizzle
- 300 gRiceArborio or carnaroli rice
- SaffronTo taste, preferably from L'Aquila
- OnionFinely chopped, a small amount
- White WineA glass of Franciacorta or similar dry white wine
- Beef BrothHot, about 1 liter
- ButterA knob (about 20g)
- Grana PadanoGrated, a handful
Method
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan.
- Add the rice and saffron, and toast for a minute.
- Add a small amount of chopped onion and stir.
- Deglaze with a glass of white wine (Franciacorta).
- Cook until the wine is mostly absorbed.
- Gradually add hot beef broth, a ladle at a time, stirring often, for about 20 minutes until the rice is al dente.
- Turn off the heat, add a knob of butter and a handful of grated Grana Padano.
- Stir well, cover, and let rest for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve with extra Grana Padano on top if desired.
Gambero Rosso
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