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🍽️ Milanese Saffron Risotto with Crispy Sage and Cheese

523 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Grind the saffron threads finely in a mortar.
  2. 2. Pour 50 milliliters of hot water over the ground saffron.
  3. 3. Let the saffron mixture steep for a few minutes.
  4. 4. Peel the shallots.
  5. 5. Finely chop the shallots.
  6. 6. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot.
  7. 7. Sauté the shallots over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  8. 8. Add the rice to the pot.
  9. 9. Stir-fry the rice while stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  10. 10. Wait until the rice grains look translucent.
  11. 11. Deglaze the rice with white wine.
  12. 12. Pour in the meat or vegetable broth.
  13. 13. Bring the entire mixture to a boil.
  14. 14. Reduce the heat to a low setting.
  15. 15. Cook the risotto in the open pot for 18 to 20 minutes.
  16. 16. Stir the risotto occasionally.
  17. 17. Check the consistency: the risotto should be creamy.
  18. 18. Ensure the rice grains still have a bite.
  19. 19. Pour the saffron water into the risotto.
  20. 20. Mix the saffron water thoroughly with the rice.
  21. 21. Grate the Parmesan finely while the risotto cooks.
  22. 22. Wash the sage leaves.
  23. 23. Shake the sage leaves dry.
  24. 24. Pluck the leaves from the stems.
  25. 25. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan.
  26. 26. Fry the sage leaves in the butter over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  27. 27. Fold in the remaining butter into the finished risotto.
  28. 28. Stir half of the grated Parmesan into the risotto.
  29. 29. Season the risotto finally with salt.
  30. 30. Portion the risotto onto 4 plates.
  31. 31. Garnish the dish with the crispy sage leaves.
  32. 32. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the risotto.

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