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Risotto alla Milanese
Steep saffron in a ladle of hot stock. Sweat onion in half the butter. Toast rice 2 minutes. Splash of wine if using, let it go.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Risotto alla Milanese take?
40 min all in โ 10 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 3 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ยฝ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Saffron โ A pinch of turmeric. Yellow, not Milanese. We will not pretend.
Any tips from this recipe?
Carnaroli is more forgiving than arborio. Bone marrow in the soffritto is the old Milanese extra.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.