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Risotto Milanese

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Saffron-stained risotto with the bone-marrow richness Milan made famous. Simple, slow, deeply satisfying. The kind of dish that rewards stirring with patience.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £1.31

Approx £5.24 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Risotto Milanese

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Warm the stock in a separate pan with the saffron steeping in a ladleful. Keep at a gentle simmer.
  2. 2
    Soften the finely chopped onion in oil and half the butter for 6 minutes until translucent.
  3. 3
    Add the rice and toast for 90 seconds, stirring. Pour in the wine and let it absorb.
  4. 4
    Add the saffron stock a ladle at a time, stirring constantly. Wait for each ladle to be absorbed before adding the next. Takes 18-20 minutes.
  5. 5
    Off the heat, beat in the remaining butter and most of the parmesan. Cover and rest 2 minutes. Serve with the remaining cheese.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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