Saffron Risotto

Name: Saffron Risotto
Ingredients: 5 cups beef stock or 5 cups chicken stock; 1 pinch saffron (1 sachet); 6 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups arborio rice (if you can find it, carnaroli makes the *best* risotto); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (not the stuff from the can!); salt and pepper, to taste

7 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

5 cups beef stock or 5 cups chicken stock
1 pinch saffron (1 sachet)
6 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups arborio rice (if you can find it, carnaroli makes the *best* risotto)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (not the stuff from the can!)
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
2

Ladle a little stock into a small bowl.
3

Add the saffron threads or powder and leave to infuse.
4

Melt 4 tbsp of the butter in a large saucepan until foaming.
5

Add the onion and cook gently for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
6

Add the rice.
7

Stir until grains start to swell and burst, then add a few ladlefuls of the stock, with the saffron liquid, and salt and pepper to taste.
8

Stir over low heat until the stock is absorbed.
9

Add the remaining stock, a few ladlefuls at a time, allowing the rice to absorb all of the liquid before adding more, and stirring constantly.
10

After 20-25 minutes, the rice should be al dente and the risotto golden yellow, moist and creamy.
11

Gently stir in about two-thirds of the parmesan and the rest of the butter.
12

Heat through until the butter has melted, then taste for seasoning.
13

Transfer the risotto to a warmed serving bowl or platter and serve immediately, with the remaining parmesan sprinkled on top.
14

Enjoy!