Risotto II
This chicken builds risotto rice such as arborio, dry white wine and chicken broth into a crowd-pleasing meal you can have ready in about 65 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for saucepan and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Pour the chicken broth into a saucepan, stir in the saffron powder, and keep it at a gentle simmer on a back burner throughout cooking.
- Heat the olive oil in a wide heavy pan over medium heat and cook the finely chopped onion for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent but not browned.
- Add the rice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until the grains are coated and the edges turn slightly translucent.
- Pour in the white wine and stir until it has almost completely evaporated.
- Add the hot saffron broth one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently and waiting until each addition is nearly absorbed before adding the next.
- Continue for about 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is creamy and tender with a slight bite at the centre, adjusting the heat so it simmers steadily.
- Remove the pan from the heat, beat in the butter and parmesan, season with salt, then cover and rest for 2 minutes before serving immediately.
You'll use: Saucepan Β· Pan
Ingredient substitutions
- White Wine
- chicken or vegetable stock + 1 tsp vinegar
- Butter
- olive oil (ΒΎ the amount) Β· coconut oil Β· margarine
- Parmesan
- pecorino Β· grana padano Β· aged asiago
Tips & common questions
How long does Risotto II take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of white wine?
Try chicken or vegetable stock + 1 tsp vinegar. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Risotto II is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Risotto with blueberries and spicy gorgonzola (31218526836).jpg by Luca Nebuloni, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.