Description
Saffron Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish flavored with saffron, known for its rich color and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the broth and add saffron. Keep warm.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed.
- Add broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until the liquid is absorbed.
- Continue this process until rice is creamy and al dente.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality saffron for best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of broth based on desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately for ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Saffron Risotto, Italian rice dish, creamy risotto