TIPICAL DISHES

One of the most famous tipical dishes is "Paniscia" wich is a risotto made of: rice, beans, bacon and cabbage.





Another dish is "Risotto alla Milanese" wich is made if rice and saffron.


It's a symple recipe to prepare, here's what you have to do if you want to prepare it:

Yield: Makes 6 servingsPreparation Time: 1 hour

-1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
-1 small onion, very finely chopped
-1/2 cup dry white wine
-3 cups arborio rice
-6 to 7 cups boiling veal or beef broth
-Salt to taste
-Good-size pinch of saffron threads, powdered in a mortar and steeped in 3 tablespoons warm water
-1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1) In a large, heavy saucepan or casserole, melt 1/4 cup of the butter and cook the onion stirring frequently. Pour in the wine and continue cooking until the wine is nearly evaporated. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to evenly coat the grains.
2) Add 1 cup of the boiling broth, season with salt, and stir. Once the liquid evaporates, pour in another 1/2 cup of broth. Continue adding broth in smaller and smaller amounts as it evaporates and is absorbed and cook until the rice is between al dente and tender, stirring almost constantly.
3) A few minutes before the rice is done, add the diluted saffron and stir. Add the remaining 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter and the cheese and stir. Cover and leave the risotto for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with more Parmigiano.

Have a good meal!