Saffron Risotto With Porcini Mushrooms w/ Luca Ciano | Studio 10

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while grana padano is a more affordable cheese option.

Introduce the dish as saffron risotto, a traditional dish from Milan.

Discuss the importance of using high-quality rice, specifically carnaroli, for making risotto.

Heat extra virgin olive oil and butter in a skillet.

Add chopped onions and a pinch of salt to draw moisture and caramelize the onions.

Add bone marrow to the skillet and let it dissolve.

Once the mixture is ready, add the rice and toast it (tostatura) to sear the starch.

Pour in saffron infused with a bit of white wine and allow the wine to evaporate.

Gradually add chicken stock, a little at a time, allowing it to absorb before adding more.

Taste the risotto to check for texture and adjust seasoning as needed.

Finish the risotto by stirring in butter and parmesan cheese (mantecatura).

Prepare gremolata with parsley, lemon zest, garlic, and olive oil as a garnish.

Plate the risotto flat on a plate and top with gremolata before serving.

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