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risotto alla ticinese

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Recipe by
Baby Kato
@BabyKato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

A wonderful risotto that is well worth the extra effort and time to make. I hope you will enjoy this wonderful dish.

yield 4 - 6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For risotto alla ticinese

  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    clove garlic, chopped or pressed
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1 1/3 c
    arborio rice
  • 7/8 c
    red wine
  • 1 c
    dry white wine
  • 2 c
    stock
  • 2
    pinches saffron
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make risotto alla ticinese

  • 1
    Soften the onion and garlic in the oil without letting them brown.
  • 2
    Stir in the rice and cook for a few minutes.
  • 3
    Moisten with the wine and cook, stirring, until it has completely evaporated.
  • 4
    Heat the stock and dissolve the saffron into it.
  • 5
    Add it gradually to the rice, still stirring.
  • 6
    Season to taste.
  • 7
    As each addition is absorbed, add a little more.
  • 8
    Continue to cook for 15-20 more minutes or until the rice is just al dente but still soupy.
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