Francesca'S Risi E Bici Recipe

Name: Francesca'S Risi E Bici
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread; 4 cups chicken stock, very hot; 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted; 1/4 cup fresh fennel, chopped; 1/4 cup onion, sweet, chopped; 1/8 cup cremini mushroom, finely sliced; 1 cup arborio rice; 1/2 cup white wine, dry; 2 cups peas, petite, fresh (frozen & thawed); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, good quality; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground; 1/4 teaspoon salt, sea, fine; 1/8 teaspoon pepper, black, fresh ground

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
4 cups chicken stock, very hot
3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1/4 cup fresh fennel, chopped
1/4 cup onion, sweet, chopped
1/8 cup cremini mushroom, finely sliced
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine, dry
2 cups peas, petite, fresh (frozen & thawed)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, good quality
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon salt, sea, fine
1/8 teaspoon pepper, black, fresh ground

1
Put the saffron threads into the hot chicken stock to steep(keep warm).
2
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, stir in fennel, onion and mushrooms and saute 4 minutes.
3
Add the rice to the vegetable mixture, stir frequently until rice is shiny and has begun to absorb the butter.
4
Lower the heat and add the wine, stirring constantly until the wine is absorbed.
5
Next pour in 1/4 cup of the hot stock, stir constantly until the stock is absorbed, do this 1/4 cup at at time until all the stock has been absorbed by the rice.
6
Stir in the peas and olive oil cook an additional 3 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
8
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
9
Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top of the rice just before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, 4 cups chicken stock, very hot, 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted, 1/4 cup fresh fennel, chopped, and more.

Yes, Francesca'S Risi E Bici falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Francesca'S Risi E Bici

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