How To Make Risotto Milanese | Recipe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana Padano is a more affordable cheese that still provides a similar flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Using chicken broth instead of wine can reduce costs and maintain flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a less expensive substitute for butter.

saffron threads

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: safflower

Safflower provides a similar color without the high cost of saffron.

Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over low heat.

Soak saffron threads in a small bowl with a few tablespoons of warm broth.

Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add finely chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in arborio rice, coating it with the butter and oil for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in white wine and cook until absorbed, stirring constantly.

Add a ladle of warm chicken broth to the rice; stir until absorbed.

Continue adding broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.

Stir in the saffron mixture, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving.

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