
Risotto alla Milanese with Parmesan
Prep time: 35 minServes: 4
Pairs with
The saffron's perfume and the Parmesan's umami want a medium-bodied white with fresh acidity — Soave Classico, Gavi or a lightly oaked white.
Ingredients
- 320 g carnaroli rice
- 1 l vegetable stock
- ½ tsp saffron
- 200 ml dry white wine
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 80 g butter
- 80 g Parmesan, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and white pepper
Method
- 1Dissolve the saffron in the warm stock. Sauté the onion in olive oil and half the butter for 3 minutes. Add the rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- 2Pour in the wine and stir until absorbed. Add warm stock a ladle at a time, stirring continuously. About 18 minutes.
- 3Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining butter and Parmesan (mantecatura). Season. The risotto should be creamy and spread gently on the plate.
- 4Serve immediately.
