Risotto alla milanesa

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsButter, plus 4 T
¼poundsBeef marrow, chopped, in 1/4\" cubes
1mediumSpanish onion, chopped, in 1/4\" dice
2cupsVialone Nano rice
6cupsStrong chicken stock, simmering
½cupRed wine
½teaspoonSaffron threads
cupFreshly grated Parmigiano

Directions

In a 6 quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter with marrow and onion and cook over medium heat until onion is soft but not browned. Add all the rice and, stirring regularly, cook until opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add a 6ounce ladle of hot stock, ½ cup red wine and saffron and bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, cook until stock level goes below level of rice.

Add another 6ounce ladle and repeat the process for 16 minutes, until rice is Aal dente, yet creamy and tender. Remove from heat and add cheese and remaining butter. Season to taste and serve immediately with stufato.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe by: Molto Mario Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #566 by Sue <suechef@...> on Apr 14, 1997