RISOTTO MILANESE
Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium grain rice
• pinch ground saffron
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 cups beef or chicken stock, skimmed of fat
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and freshly ground white pepper (optional)
Directions
Cook onion in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add rice and saffron; stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Stir in 1 cup stock. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until stock is absorbed. Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup stock and water, allowing each to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency. It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
Stir in cheese, and salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 182
Total Fat 3g
Cholesterol 16mg
Sodium 348mg
Total Carbohydrate 29g
Protein 6g
USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)
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