Saffron Risotto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 cups beef stock
1 pinch saffron (1 sachet)
6 tbsp 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:

Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
Ladle a little stock into a small bowl.
Add the saffron threads or powder and leave to infuse.
Melt 4 tbsp of the butter in a large saucepan until foaming.
Add the onion and cook gently for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
Add the rice.
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.
Stir over low heat until the stock is absorbed.
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.
After 20-25 minutes, the rice should be al dente and the risotto golden yellow, moist and creamy.
Gently stir in about two-thirds of the parmesan and the rest of the butter.
Heat through until the butter has melted, then taste for seasoning.
Transfer the risotto to a warmed serving bowl or platter and serve immediately, with the remaining parmesan sprinkled on top.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	622.09 Kcal (2605 kJ)
Calories from fat	228.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.39g	39%
Cholesterol	67.8mg	23%
Sodium	1009.06mg	42%
Potassium	632.59mg	13%
Total Carbs	67.74g	23%
Sugars	4.35g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	6%
Protein	22.21g	44%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	312.8mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	134.48 Kcal (563 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.49g	39%
Cholesterol	14.66mg	23%
Sodium	218.13mg	42%
Potassium	136.75mg	13%
Total Carbs	14.64g	23%
Sugars	0.94g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.31g	6%
Protein	4.8g	44%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	67.6mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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