Learn how to make authentic Risotto alla Milanese with this traditional Italian recipe! Join us in our Italian kitchen as we share the secrets to creating the perfect creamy saffron risotto, just like they make it in Milano.
In this homemade risotto tutorial, we’ll show you step-by-step how to achieve that signature golden color and rich, creamy texture using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This classic milanese recipe features premium saffron, Carnaroli rice, and the proper mantecatura method for restaurant-quality results at home.
What you’ll learn:
✅ How to properly toast Carnaroli rice for perfect texture
✅ The secret to extracting maximum flavor from saffron threads
✅ Traditional Italian techniques for creamy risotto consistency
✅ Professional chef tips for authentic Milanese flavor
✅ Step-by-step risotto tutorial from start to finish
This authentic risotto recipe is perfect for Italian cooking enthusiasts who want to master one of Northern Italy’s most beloved dishes. Whether you’re new to making risotto or looking to perfect your technique, this traditional recipe will help you create restaurant-quality Risotto alla Milanese in your own kitchen.
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Today we are bringing a true jewel of Milan straight to our kitchen. Rioto alan golden, creamy, and infused with saffron. It’s one of the most iconic dishes of Italy. For this creamy risoto alamlanazi, you’ll need arborio or caroli rice, a good chicken broth, a splash of dry white wine, butter for richness, yellow onion, freshly parmesan cheese, and of course, the star of the dish, saffron. Start to clean. And finally, chop a half an onion. [Music] [Music] Then gently sweat the onion in the butter until it’s turned soft and translucent. [Music] Now it’s time for the rice. The heart of every risoto. Toasting the rice is an essential step. Next come a splash of dried white wine. It sizzles and evaporators, leaving behind a brightness that balances the richness of the dish. From here, the risoto becomes a labor of love. Warm broth added one ladle at a time. Stir it gently until each addition is absorbed. [Music] And then the moment of magic. Soften the saffron threads in hot water. Halfway through cooking, add the saffron to the risotto. [Music] As we approach the final minutes, we add a generous knob of butter and a handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This step knows as a mantikaturura fives risoto its irresistible creaminess and dep of flavor. [Music] And here it is. Risoto alani. Elegant, comforting, and full of history. A dish that captures the soul of Milan. If this recipe inspired you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us again for more Italian classics. And the love we share from our kitchen to yours.
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