Saffron Risotto
Recipe Description
Makes 6 servings.Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium-grain rice
- pinch of powdered saffron
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 3 cups water
- 1½ cups frozen peas, thawed
- ¼ cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce|hot pepper sauce
- Cook onion in butter in large skillet over medium heat until soft.
- Add rice and saffron; stir 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add wine; stir until absorbed.
- Increase heat to medium high; stir in 1 cup broth. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.
- Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency. It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in peas, cheese, salt, cream, lemon juice and pepper sauce; serve immediately.
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