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Prosecco Risotto

Prosecco Risotto

Stefania Volpina
A fallproof Risotto recipe from one of Abruzzo's newest saffron growers from Venice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Primo
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 g Saffon Threads
  • 600 g Rice
  • 125 g Butter
  • 1 White Onion
  • 80 g Grated Grana Padana Cheese
  • 200 ml Prosecco
  • 1 l Vegetable Broth
  • Water
  • Salt to taste
  • Saffron and Chopped Parsley to Garnish

Instructions
 

  • Put your saffron threads into a small glass. Add warm water over the saffron so it is completely covered, gently mix and leave to infuse overnight, in this way they will release all their colour.
  • Prepare the vegetable broth using aromatic herbs to flavour it: a few bay leaves and savory is delicious, you need a a litre
  • Add a spoonful of the saffron infusion to the broth.
  • Peel and finely chop the onion so that it can melt while cooking and not be perceived when you finally savor the delicious risotto.
  • In a large saucepan add 50g of the butter, melt it over low heat, then add the chopped onion and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes adding broth to keep the sauce from drying out: the onion should be very transparent and soft.
  • Once the onion is stewed, pour in the rice and toast it for 3-4 minutes, to seal the grains of rice and ensure an even cooking.
  • Add the Prosecco and let it evaporate completely. After which cook the rice for between 18-20 minutes, adding the broth a ladle at a time, as needed and as it is absorbed by the rice: the grains must always be covered.
  • Five minutes before the end of cooking, pour the remainder of your saffron infusion and the stigmas to flavour and dye the risotto a beautiful gold colour.
  • After cooking, turn off the heat, stir in the grated cheese, the remainder of the butter, mix and cover the pan with a tea towel for 2 minutes to infuse.
  • Serve hot, garnishing the dish with some saffron threads and, if you like, a few flat-leaf parsley leaves.
Keyword risotto, rice, vegetarian, abruzzo, truffles, pecorino, Vegetarian, Prosecco
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