*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            RISOTTO MILANESE

Recipe By     : Carlucci on Halsted Street, Chicago
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:35
Categories    : Pastas And Rice                  Risotto

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  6      ounces        onions -- chopped
    1/2  cup           olive oil
 10      ounces        Arborio rice
 16                    saffron threads
    3/4  cup           white wine
  2      quarts        chicken stock
  1      pinch         salt -- to taste
  1      pinch         black pepper -- to taste
  2      tablespoons   butter
    1/4  cup           grated Parmesan cheese

Sweat onions in oil until transparent. Add rice and cook 2 minutes. Add
saffron and wine. Reduce by one-half over medium heat, about 15 minutes.
Stirring constantly, add 1/2 cup stock at a time until it is absorbed. Cook
15 to 18 minutes until al dente. Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove from
heat and vigorously stir in butter and Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.


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