Saffron risotto or Milanese risotto, the recipe

Il risotto allo zafferano o alla milanese, la ricetta

Saffron risotto or Milanese risotto, the recipe.
Every now and then I love to enjoy a plate of saffron risotto and some time ago, the Chef on board, satisfied me with this dish!
Saffron risotto, also known as Milanese risotto, is one of the symbolic dishes of Lombard cuisine and the city of Milan. This delicacy, characterized by its intense yellow color and rich and creamy flavor, is perfect for delighting the palate on special occasions or simply to pamper yourself with a traditional dish. Let's see together how to prepare it.

Ingredients (for 4 people):

– 320 g of Carnaroli or Arborio rice;
– 1 l of meat broth (preferably beef);
– 1 small onion;
– 1 sachet of saffron (about 0.15 g);
– 50 g of butter;
– 50 g of grated Parmigiano Reggiano;
– 1 glass of dry white wine;
– 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil;
– Salt to taste;
– Black pepper to taste (optional).

Preparation

First, prepare the broth, if possible, homemade with beef, celery, carrot and onion. Alternatively, you can use ready-made meat broth or a stock cube dissolved in hot water.
Then finely chop the onion. In a large, low saucepan, melt half the butter together with the extra virgin olive oil. Add the chopped onion and let it soften over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it becomes transparent.
Add the rice to the saucepan with the onion and toast it for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. This step is essential to seal the grain and keep it al dente during cooking. Add the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate, continuing to stir.
Once the wine has evaporated, start adding the hot broth a ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Wait for the broth to be absorbed before adding the next ladle.
After about 10 minutes of cooking, dissolve the saffron in a ladle of hot broth and add it to the risotto. Continue cooking, adding broth until the rice is al dente (about 18-20 minutes in total).
When the risotto is cooked to perfection, remove it from the heat. Add the remaining butter and the grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Stir vigorously to blend the risotto, obtaining a creamy and smooth consistency.
Taste and adjust the salt, if necessary. If desired, add a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper.
Let the risotto rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Divide it among the plates and, if you like, decorate with a few saffron pistils.
Tips.
Quality of ingredients: using high-quality ingredients, especially rice, broth and Parmigiano Reggiano, will make the difference in the final result.
Consistency in cooking: continuously stirring the risotto during cooking helps to release the starch from the rice, giving the dish its characteristic creaminess.
Variation: for an extra touch of flavour, you can add beef marrow to the onion during the sautéing phase, following the Milanese tradition.
Saffron risotto is a dish that combines simplicity and refinement, capable of conquering even the most demanding palates. Enjoy your meal!

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Risotto alla Milanese (also called yellow rice and saffron risotto, ris sgiald or risot a la milanesa in the Lombard language) is, together with cotoletta alla Milanese and panettone, the most typical and well-known dish of Milan. It is a risotto whose main ingredients, in addition to those needed to prepare a white risotto, are saffron, from which its characteristic yellow color derives, and beef marrow. It can also be served as a side dish for ossobuco, another typical Milanese dish.
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Saffron or Milanese risotto, the recipe – Risotto au safran ou milanais, la recette – Risotto al azafrán o milanesa, la receta – Risoto de açafrão ou milanês, a receita – Safran- oder Mailänder Risotto, das Rezept – Công thức nấu món risotto nghệ tây hoặc Milanese

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Risotto with prawns and cuttlefish, the recipe

Il risotto con gamberi e seppie, la ricetta

Risotto with prawns and cuttlefish, the recipe.
Some time ago I had lunch with my family at the good restaurant Le Gardenie in Riva Trigoso and I enjoyed an excellent risotto with prawns and cuttlefish.
From the photos I took that day I decided to write you the similar recipe to try to make it at home.
I do not guarantee that the result will be at the same level as what I ate that day!

Here is the recipe for a delicious risotto with prawns and cuttlefish:

Ingredients

– 320 g Carnaroli or Arborio rice;
– 200 g prawns (cleaned and shelled);
– 200 g cuttlefish (cleaned and cut into strips);
– 1 onion;
– 2 cloves garlic;
– 1 litre fish stock;
– 1 glass dry white wine;
– 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil;
– 1 knob butter;
– Chopped parsley to taste;
– Salt and pepper to taste;
– Grated lemon zest (optional).

Preparation

First, let's prepare the ingredients: we need to clean the prawns and cuttlefish, cutting the latter into strips and then finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
Then we need to make the soffritto: in a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the chopped onion and garlic cloves. Fry over medium heat until the onion becomes transparent.
At this point, add the cuttlefish to the pot and cook for a few minutes until they become tender and pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.
Add the rice to the pot and toast it for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
Now start adding the fish stock, a ladle at a time, stirring continuously and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more. Continue like this for about 15-18 minutes, until the rice is al dente.
About 5 minutes before the end of cooking the rice, add the prawns. Continue stirring and adding the broth until the risotto is cooked to perfection.
Now we finish with the creaming: remove the risotto from the heat, add the knob of butter and mix well to cream the risotto.
Season with salt and pepper.

Now you can plate the risotto, sprinkle with chopped parsley and, if desired, add a little grated lemon zest for a touch of freshness.

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Risotto with prawns and cuttlefish, the recipe – Riz aux crevettes et seiche, la recette – Arroz con gambas y sepia, la receta – Arroz com camarão e choco, a receita – Reis mit Garnelen und Tintenfisch, das Rezept – Cơm với tôm và mực, công thức

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Risotto with raw prawns and lemon, the recipe

Un bel risotto con gamberi crudi e limone, la ricetta

A nice risotto with raw prawns and lemon, the recipe.

I've been wanting to make a good risotto for a while now, so I tried this tasty recipe. The result was good, but I still have to work on it a bit!

Ingredients

– 320 g Arborio or Carnaroli rice;
– 300 g raw prawns, cleaned and without heads and shells;
– 1 shallot, finely chopped;
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil;
– 1 litre fish stock (or vegetable stock);
– 1 glass dry white wine;
– Juice and grated zest of 1 organic lemon;
– 2 tablespoons butter;
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper;
– Chopped fresh parsley for garnish;

Preparation

Start by making the fish (or vegetable) stock. Bring the stock to a boil in a saucepan and then keep it warm over low heat.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and sauté for a few minutes until translucent.
Add the rice to the pan with the shallot and toast for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Make sure each grain of rice is well coated in the oil.
Pour the dry white wine over the rice and stir until the wine is completely absorbed.
Start adding the fish (or vegetable) stock a ladle at a time, stirring constantly and waiting for the liquid to be absorbed before adding more stock. Continue this process for about 15-18 minutes or until the rice is creamy and al dente.
In the meantime, dice the raw shrimp into small cubes and set aside.
When the risotto is almost ready, add some of the raw shrimp cubes and stir well. The shrimp will start to change color and become opaque, which indicates that they are cooking.
Remove the risotto from the heat and add the lemon juice and grated zest. Add the butter and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Let the risotto rest covered for a minute, then serve hot, garnished with the remaining raw shrimp.

This risotto with raw shrimp and lemon is a real treat for the palate. The acidity of the lemon marries perfectly with the sweetness of the shrimp, creating a fresh and flavorful dish. Enjoy!

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Un bel risotto con gamberi crudi e limone, la ricetta

Un bel risotto con gamberi crudi e limone, la ricetta

Un bel risotto con gamberi crudi e limone, la ricetta

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A nice risotto with raw prawns and lemon, the recipe – Un bon risotto aux crevettes crues et au citron, la recette – Un rico risotto con gambas crudas y limón, la receta – Um belo risoto com camarão cru e limão, a receita – Ein schönes Risotto mit rohen Garnelen und Zitrone, das RezeptCông thức món risotto ngon với tôm sống và chanh – 美味的烩饭,配生虾和柠檬,食谱 – 生エビとレモンの素敵なリゾット、レシピ

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Il risotto alla milanese

Il risotto alla milanese

Il risotto alla milanese.
Un piatto di risotto che è uno dei più famosi d’Italia, quello alla milanese.
Come tutti voi saprete il giallo è dovuto allo zafferano, l’ingrediente principale.
Mi piace molto ed ogni tanto me ne faccio un bel piattone!
La ricetta completa ve l’aveva scritta Loris here!
A voi piace questo risotto?

Il risotto alla milanese

Il risotto alla milanese

Il risotto alla milanese

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Il risotto alla milanese nacque nel 1574 alla tavola del vetraio belga Valerio di Fiandra, che all’epoca risiedeva a Milano poiché stava lavorando alle vetrate del Duomo di Milano. Per il matrimonio di sua figlia i suoi colleghi vetrai fecero aggiungere a un risotto bianco al burro dello zafferano: questa spezia era infatti utilizzata dai vetrai per ottenere una particolare colorazione gialla dei vetri.

The Milanese risotto / Das Mailänder Risotto / Gạo Milanese

Risotto alla carbonara fatto a casa

Risotto alla carbonara fatto a casa

Risotto alla carbonara fatto a casa.
Questa è la foto di un piatto che ho assaggiato a bordo qualche tempo fa e ho deciso di provare a replicare.
E’ un risotto cucinato con gli ingredienti della carbonara.
Per cui formaggio grattugiato e un paio di tuorli d’uovo, del guanciale (e sì, finalmente sono riuscito a procurarmene un poco invece che usare la pancetta) e del riso.
Ingredienti semplici e una preparazione tutto sommato molto semplice come del resto la carbonara in generale.

You can find kits with everything you need, fresh and of excellent quality, to prepare carbonara here!

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Per la ricetta del risotto alla carbonara non saprei benissimo come raccontarla. Per fortuna mi vengono in aiuto i soliti siti di cucina e ricette che ne descrivono la preparazione: Giallozafferano and Cockaround. In nessuno dei due pero’ c’era la chicca dell’uovo semicrudo (attenzione pero’ alla temperatura) come guarnizione e condimento vero e proprio.

Home made carbonara rice – Riz carbonara fait maison – Arroz carbonara casero – Arroz carbonara caseiro – Hausgemachter Carbonara-Reis – Cơm cacbonara nhà làm – 自制的carbonara米饭 – 自家製カルボナーラライス

Un ottimo ed insolito risotto alla carbonara

Risotto alla carbonara

Un ottimo ed insolito risotto alla carbonara.
Qualche settimana fa ho avuto il piacere di poter gustare questo piatto cucinato dall’amico Stellario (un Executive Chef della Costa Crociere).
Non avevo mai assaggiato il risotto fatto in questa maniera e devo dire che ne sono rimasto incredibilmente soddisfatto.
Ora capirete anche come mai negli ultimi tempi la mia panzetta e’ lieviatata un pochino… le molte tentazioni a cui non so dire di no…
E questo piatto era veramente ottimo!

You can find kits with everything you need, fresh and of excellent quality, to prepare carbonara here!

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Per la ricetta del risotto alla carbonara non saprei benissimo come raccontarla. Per fortuna mi vengono in aiuto i soliti siti di cucina e ricette che ne descrivono la preparazione: Giallozafferano and Cockaround. In nessuno dei due pero’ c’era la chicca dell’uovo semicrudo (attenzione pero’ alla temperatura) come guarnizione e condimento vero e proprio.

Home made carbonara rice – Riz carbonara fait maison – Arroz carbonara casero – Arroz carbonara caseiro – Hausgemachter Carbonara-Reis – Cơm cacbonara nhà làm – 自制的carbonara米饭 – 自家製カルボナーラライス

Risotto con fragole e champagne

Risotto con fragole e champagne

Risotto con fragole e champagne.
Un piatto molto buono mangiato a bordo della Costa Fascinosa compreso nel menu di gala e preparato con riso, fragole e champagne.
Oltre al gusto delicato e rotondo un occhio anche all’estetica con un fiorellino come guarnizione!

Risotto con fragole e champagne

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Il risotto è un primo piatto tipico della cucina italiana, originario della Lombardia poi diffusosi in tutto il nord Italia e oggi diffuso in numerose versioni in tutto il paese. La sua caratteristica principale è il mantenimento dell’amido, che, gelatinizzatosi a causa della cottura, lega i chicchi tra loro in un composto di tipo cremoso.
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Ovviamente non possono mancare decine di ricette online su come prepararlo: giallozafferano.it, misya.info o davidezambelli.com.

Braised veal milanese style, the recipe

Ossobuchi alla milanese

Ossobuchi alla milanese, the recipe.
This morning I stopped by Alfredo, my trusted butcher. Alfredo is an old-fashioned butcher: he has a counter that seems rather poor but everything is stored in the refrigerator to maintain the right humidity and temperature; just ask and Alfredo brings out the most beautiful cuts from the cell…
This morning, unusually, he had a beautiful piece of veal shank* on display, from which I had three splendid ossobuco cut, with which I prepared my dish: ossobuchi with saffron risotto and gremolada**
As a procedure, I floured the ossobuchi and fried them over a high heat to close all the pores and prevent the meat juices from coming out.
In a terracotta saucepan I fried an onion and a clove of garlic, added the ossobuchi and let it heat up. I then added a few pieces of carrot, potatoes and courgettes, moistened with red wine and started cooking over a low heat.
In the meantime, separately, I calmly prepared the base for the risotto, chopping a little onion, heating a small pan of good meat broth and melting the saffron in water. I added a little tomato paste to the ossobuco and cooked them slowly, always checking that the meat was tender and the vegetables were well cooked. When cooking was almost finished, I added a little coarse salt (I always try to be careful with the salt).
Then I started cooking the rice, frying the onion in a little olive oil, adding the rice which, once toasted, I moistened with a little white wine. Once the wine had evaporated, I added the hot broth (by now I know the quantities and I manage, after a little light stirring, not to continue moving the rice which cooks slowly, moving on its own thanks to the boiling liquids). When cooking was almost finished, I added the saffron and, when cooking was finished, I stirred it with a piece of butter but I didn't add cheese, which for me, alters the flavor of the saffron.
Then I prepared the dish with the risotto, the ossobuco which I moistened with its sauce and I added the gremolata. All done…

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Ossobuchi alla milanese

Ossobuchi alla milanese

Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 22.

* veal is the meat usually used for this dish because it is more tender but the important thing is that it comes from the rear because it is less fibrous and larger in diameter. I used veal: I knew where it came from and the choice proved me right.
** gremolada is a very simple sauce made by chopping lemon peel without the white part, garlic and parsley and is used to flavor the ossobuco

Note: As always, the quality of the raw materials is essential: first of all, you need to choose the quality of the meat well, if necessary, ordering it from your trusted butcher, asking specifically that it be from behind. Also important is the quality of the wines to soak the meat and rice.

Ossobuco alla milanese, the recipe – Ossobuco à la milanaise, la recette – Ossobuco a la milanesa, la receta – Ossobuco panado, a receita – Ossobuco Mailänder Art, das Rezept – Công thức theo phong cách Ossobuco Milanese

Risotto con aragosta gustato in Grecia

Risotto con aragosta in Grecia

Risotto con aragosta gustato in Grecia.
Ieri sono riuscito ad uscire a pranzo a Mykonos e mi sono gustato un buon risotto con sugo di aragosta.
Un po’ troppe verdurine per i miei gusti ma comunque molto buono.

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L’aragosta mediterranea (Palinurus elephas Fabricius, 1787) è un crostaceo dell’ordine Decapoda che vive nei fondali del mar Mediterraneo e dell’oceano Atlantico orientale.
Ha una taglia medio-grande con una lunghezza media di 20–40 cm e massima di 50 cm ed un peso fino a 8 kg. Il corpo è di forma sub-cilindrica, rivestito da una corazza che durante la crescita cambia diverse volte per ricrearne una nuova.
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Mediterranean rice with lobster tasted in Greece – Riz méditerranéen au homard dégusté en Grèce – Arroz mediterráneo con bogavante degustado en Grecia – Arroz mediterrânico com lagosta provado na Grécia – Mediterraner Reis mit Hummer, verkostet in Griechenland – Cơm Địa Trung Hải với tôm hùm nếm thử ở Hy Lạp – 希腊品尝地中海龙虾米饭 – ギリシャで味わうロブスター入り地中海米