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Risotto all’Oro e Midollo con Gremolata di Agrumi
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Cuisine

Italian

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Servings

2

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Prep Time

20 mins

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Cook Time

35 mins

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Difficulty

Hard

An opulent interpretation of Milanese tradition, featuring aged Acquerello rice, superior Iranian saffron, and oven-roasted bone marrow finished with a vibrant citrus gremolata.

ItalianHard

Ingredients

•160g Acquerello carnaroli rice (aged 1-3 years)
•0.5g high-grade saffron threads, toasted and crushed
•2 beef bone marrow canoe cuts (approx. 15cm each)
•800ml clarified veal or beef stock, kept at a simmer
•1 small shallot, finely minced into brunoise
•100ml Gavi di Gavi or dry Italian white wine
•60g cold cultured unsalted butter, cubed
•50g Parmigiano Reggiano (aged 36 months), finely grated
•1 tbsp mixed lemon and orange zest, finely minced
•1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chiffonade
•Maldon sea salt and white pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Season the bone marrow surfaces with Maldon salt and roast for 12-15 minutes until the marrow is tender and bubbling but still holding its shape.

  2. 02

    In a small ceramic bowl, steep the saffron threads in 50ml of the hot veal stock for at least 10 minutes to extract the full pigment and essential oils.

  3. 03

    In a heavy-bottomed copper pot, toast the dry rice over medium-high heat until the grains are very hot to the touch. Add the shallot with 10g of butter and cook for 1 minute until translucent.

  4. 04

    Deglaze the pot with the white wine, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the liquid has completely evaporated.

  5. 05

    Begin adding the simmering stock one ladle at a time. Stir frequently to release the rice starches, ensuring the rice is always covered by a thin veil of liquid.

  6. 06

    After 10 minutes of cooking, stir in the saffron-infused stock. Continue adding stock until the rice is 'al dente'—typically 16-18 minutes total.

  7. 07

    Remove from heat. Perform the 'mantecatura' by vigorously whipping in the remaining cold butter cubes and Parmigiano Reggiano to create a glossy, creamy emulsion.

  8. 08

    Rest the risotto, covered, for 2 minutes. During this time, toss the citrus zests and parsley together to create a fresh gremolata.

  9. 09

    Plate the risotto on warmed flat plates (it should spread naturally). Place a marrow bone in the center, sprinkle the gremolata over the marrow, and finish with a few extra saffron threads.

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Cooking Reviews

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Michael Burns

July 1, 2023

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Nutritional Info

calories710 kcal
protein16g
fat44g
carbs62g

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