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Risotto with Saffron

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Risotto with Saffron
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Servings: 6

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Risotto with Saffron Recipe. Risotto is a side dish that can truly become a meal itself. Serve yourself a bowl and enjoy.

Ingredients


chicken broth 7 cups
white wine 1 cup
saffron 1 pinch
olive oil 2 Tbsps
onion 1 diced
garlic clove 3 diced
Arborio rice 2 cups
parsley 2 Tbsps chopped
salt 1/2 tsp to taste
black pepper 1/4 tsp to taste
Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsps grated to taste


Directions

  1. In a stock pot combine the chicken broth, white wine, and saffron. Bring to a simmer.
  2. In a saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the Arborio rice to the onions and toast for 5 minutes stirring constantly. Lower the heat.
  4. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth mixture to the Arborio rice and stir constantly until the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken broth mixture to the Arborio rice and stir constantly until the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Repeat until all of the chicken broth mixture is absorbed.
  7. Add the chopped parsley, and salt & pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
  8. Top with the Parmesan cheese to taste.