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Risotto II

This is a traditional Italian risotto.

Total 01:00
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2½ cups risotto rice
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon saffron powder
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan. Keep the temperature as high as possible throughout the cooking process, without letting the stock boil. The surface of the stock should just be moving a little.
  2. 2
    Sauté the onion until soft.
  3. 3
    Add the rice and mix well until it is coated the oil.
  4. 4
    Add the wine and stir constantly over medium heat until it evaporates.
  5. 5
    Add enough hot broth to cover the rice and continue to stir until the liquid is absorbed.
  6. 6
    Keep adding hot broth, a little at a time, while constantly stirring until the rice is done.
  7. 7
    In a small bowl, dissolve the saffron in a little hot broth and add it to the rice.
  8. 8
    Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste.
  9. 9
    Serve immediately.
Category
Side Dishes
Cuisine
Italian

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