Lemon & Saffron Risotto Recipe

Name: Lemon & Saffron Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups arborio rice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 90 g butter; 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed; 150 ml dry white wine; 5 1/2 cups vegetable stock, warm; 25 g parmesan cheese; 25 g pecorino cheese; 25 g mozzarella cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch saffron thread; 100 ml lemon juice; 30 g parmesan cheese, shaved, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups arborio rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
90 g butter
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
150 ml dry white wine
5 1/2 cups vegetable stock, warm
25 g parmesan cheese
25 g pecorino cheese
25 g mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch saffron thread
100 ml lemon juice
30 g parmesan cheese, shaved, for serving

1
Add saffron threads to some boiling water and leave to steep.
2
Heat oil and 1/2 the butter in a large saucepan or wok over moderate heat. Add garlic and rice stirring until coated and glossy, but not coloured.
3
Increase heat to high, pour in the wine. When the mixture bubbles, reduce the heat to medium, simmer until wine is absorbed.
4
Keep the rice at a lively temperature and add 2 cups of warm stock at a time, stirring until all absorbed before each new addition.
5
Pour in the saffron infused water and the lemon juice with the final stock amount and stir well, until rice is just tender - about 25 minutes.
6
Add the remaining butter and the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Serve immediately with shaved parmesan.

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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: 2 cups arborio rice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 90 g butter, 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Lemon & Saffron Risotto falls under the General 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.

Lemon & Saffron Risotto

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