Risotto with Garlic and Parmesan Recipe

Ingredients

  • arborio rice - 200g

  • saffron strands - 1 sachet

  • onion - 1, chopped

  • vegetable stock - 500ml

  • dry white wine - 75ml

  • butter - 20g

  • Parmesan cheese

  • ground black pepper and salt

  • garlic - 1 clove, crushed

  • grated rind of 1 lemon

  • fresh parsley - 2 tbsp, chopped

Method

  • Mix the parsley, garlic and lemon rind together in a bowl. Set aside.

  • To make the risotto, Put the saffron in a bowl with 1 tbsp boiling water, leave a while until the saffron is infused.

  • Melt the butter in a pan, fry the onion for few minutes until softened and golden.

  • Stir in the rice and cook for 3 minutes until it becomes translucent. Then, add the saffron mixture and wine, cook for 2-3 minutes until all the wine is absorbed.

  • Pour 200ml of stock to the pan and simmer until the stock absorbed, stirring occasionally.

  • Add a ladleful of stock at a time until the rice is tender. Wait until the stock is absorbed into the rice before you adding another ladleful of stock. Add slowly if the rice is already tender and creamy.

  • Season the risotto with pepper and salt, transfer to a serving dish. Scatter with shavings of Parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley mixture. Serves 2.

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