THE BEST RISOTTO
With relatively few ingredients (none of them being cream), the success of a classic creamy risotto depends largely on technique. We've tested all the methods and narrowed it down to a few easy-to-follow steps that will help you achieve perfectly cooked Italian-style rice every time. This basic recipe is delicious on its own and makes a wonderful base to add your favorite vegetables or protein.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Warm the chicken stock in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, cover and keep warm while you make the risotto.
- Heat the olive oil in another medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallot, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and about 10 grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the bay leaves and 3 tablespoons butter, stirring until the butter has melted, about 1 minute.
- Add the rice and toast, stirring only once, until it smells nutty and starts to turn light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pour in the wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until it has evaporated completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Ladle one cup of the warm stock into the rice and cook, stirring gently without stopping, until the rice has absorbed the liquid, 2 to 3 minutes (you will know it's time to add more stock when you move the rice aside and no liquid pools in the center).
- Repeat this process, adding more stock a ladleful at a time, until the rice is al dente, 17 to 19 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. (You may have a little stock left over. If so, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.) If you prefer your risotto on the saucier side, add more stock 1/4 cup at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the Parmesan, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt and a few more grinds of black pepper and serve with more Parmesan, if desired.
CHICKEN, SAFFRON RISOTTO (LOW FAT)
There is very little fat in this risotto because I have subbed stock for olive oil for sautéing. For health reasons DH cannot have oil or fat in his diet but this works really well without any.
Provided by Ninna
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sauté leek in pan with the extra stock, enough to cover bottom of pan. Cook until soft or even light brown, adding more stock if necessary.
- Add saffron and rice and stir until moistened.
- Bring chicken stock to the boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add 1 cup of stock to the rice and stir until stock has been taken up; continue adding stock, a cup at a time and stirring in until taken up by the rice.
- Add peas, chicken* and lemon juice, zest and stir into risotto; cook 2 minutes more.
- Serve with parmesan cheese on the side - optional.
- *I partially cooked the chicken breast, cut into strips, in a little seasoned stock, then cut into reasonably large bite sized pieces and added to risotto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 478.8, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 28.7
SAFFRON RISOTTO
A beautiful bright and easy risotto with an egg yolk added at the end to give a lovely silky richness - perfect for lunchtime entertaining
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the stock in a pan over a very low heat - have a ladle at the ready. Melt the butter and olive oil in a high-sided, non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and a large pinch of salt, then cook, stirring, for 5 mins until softened and fragrant but not colouring. Tip in the rice and coat in the oil and butter, cooking for a few mins until beginning to toast. Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until it's absorbed. Add the saffron and begin to add the stock, a ladle at a time, stirring continually. Add more stock as it's absorbed. After 25-30 mins, all the stock should be absorbed and the rice should be creamy and al dente.
- Add the Parmesan and stir until melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the egg yolk. Season and serve with a peppery rocket salad, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
SAFFRON RISOTTO IN THE PRESSURE COOKER
In Italy, this is known as 'risotto alla Milanese,' 'risotto giallo,' or 'risotto allo zafferano.' Whatever you call it, it is the king of risottos, the simplest yet best known of all. The traditional preparation requires 20 minutes of stirring and cooking, but I managed to learn how to prepare it in the pressure cooker or an Instant Pot®. I swear, you won't notice the difference! I have provided further tips for all your pressure cooker risottos in the notes at the end of the recipe.
Provided by FrancescaM
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak saffron threads in hot water in a bowl.
- Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a pressure cooker over low heat. Cook and stir shallot until soft, about 3 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir for a few minutes until rice has absorbed butter and is toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in wine and allow alcohol to cook off, about 1 minute. Add boiling stock all at once and stir. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Increase heat to high. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4 minutes.
- Remove cooker from heat and release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Carefully open once pressure is completely released and stir well. Stir in saffron, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoon butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Let risotto rest for 3 minutes in order to expand, soak up the stock, and absorb flavor. Serve in warmed bowls with extra grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.3 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 676.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
VEGAN SAFFRON RISOTTO
Inspired by the flavors of bouillabaisse (the Provencal seafood stew), this creamy, saffron-hued risotto is a special occasion dish for vegans, vegetarians and even meat eaters. Ingredients high in umami (the savory fifth taste), like tomato paste, soy sauce and canned tomatoes, add depth; nutritional yeast adds a bit of a cheesy taste. Make the stock ahead of time, and rewarm it when you're ready to make the dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Separate the white and green (light and dark) portions of the leek, and cut each in half lengthwise; rinse well to remove any soil. Roughly chop the green top, and set aside for the stock. Thinly slice the white portion into half circles, and set aside for the risotto. Cut the tops off the fennel, and roughly chop for the stock. Finely chop the fennel bulb, and set aside for the risotto.
- For the stock: Put the wine, leek greens, fennel tops, carrots, celery, garlic, orange peel, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt and peppercorns in a large pot. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the wine has evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes. Add 10 cups of water, and bring to a boil; reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook until the stock has reduced by about one third (7 to 8 cups), about 30 minutes. Strain, then use the back of a ladle to squeeze out any excess liquid from the vegetables; discard the vegetables, and keep the stock warm (or cool the stock and refrigerate for up to 3 days).
- For the risotto: Add a splash of water to the saffron in a small bowl, and set aside to bloom.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks, chopped fennel and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste, soy sauce, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and cayenne, and stir for 1 minute. Add the rice, and stir until coated. Add the wine, and simmer, stirring constantly, until it is absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 3 cups of the warm stock, the saffron and the blooming water to the rice. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid is absorbed, 7 to 8 minutes. Add 3 more cups of stock, bring back to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is tender but slightly toothsome, 10 to 12 minutes more. In the last few minutes of cooking, add the tomatoes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in half the parsley and 3 tablespoons of the nutritional yeast, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Adjust the consistency of the risotto by adding more of the stock as necessary. Pour into a serving dish, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley and 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Sodium 870 milligrams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 4 grams
SAFFRON RISOTTO
Provided by Lesley Porcelli
Categories Cheese Dairy Onion Rice Side Sauté Healthy Self Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring stock to a low simmer in a medium pot. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute. Cook onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice and a pinch of salt. Sauté until rice is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine and saffron; bring to a simmer, stirring, until rice has absorbed most of wine. Add 2 ladles of stock to rice; simmer, stirring, until rice has absorbed most of stock. Continue adding stock, allowing rice to absorb it before adding the next ladleful. Cook until rice is al dente and mixture is a little loose. Stir in butter. Turn off heat. Stir in grated cheese. Cover and let sit 2 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls. Garnish each with cheese shavings, if desired.
SAFFRON RISOTTO
My mom made this risotto for us fairly frequently as we loved it so much. I got this recipe from "Italian Cooking" by Capalbo et al. I was forced to find an actual recipe since my mom doesn't have her recipes on paper (you know how it is :)) and this one comes very close. Yes, it's a bit time consuming and requires a lot of stirring, but you will be well-rewarded in the end for your effort! :D In Italy, this risotto is classically served with osso bucco, but it's wonderful even on its own!
Provided by Mel T
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.1, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 1652.2, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 18.4
SAFFRON CHICKEN RISOTTO
Make and share this Saffron Chicken Risotto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; season with salt and white pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onions, red bell pepper and celery. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and vegetables; set aside.
- Melt butter in skillet until hot. Add rice and saffron; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook uncovered, until broth is absorbed, stirring frequently. Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, one cup at a time; allow each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and has a creamy consistency, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in cheese, olives, cream and chicken mixture; heat thoroughly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.1, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 151.1, Sodium 833.9, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 46.7
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