Saffron and Asparagus Risotto by @karlitos_way_official

40 min
Medium

2 servings

150 g

Risotto Rice

🧅

1

Onion

200 g

Asparagus

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🧈

40 g

Butter

🧀

30 g

Parmigiano Reggiano

🧂

5 g

Salt

2.5 g

Pepper

0.3 g

Saffron

150 ml

Dry White Wine

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Chop the onion and asparagus according to the video instructions. Leave one asparagus tip for decoration.

    🧅Onion
    Asparagus
    Knife
    Cutting board

  2. Step 2/12

    Fry the reserved asparagus tip in olive oil for 3 minutes on high heat, then set aside.

    Asparagus
    🫒Olive oil
    Spoon

  3. Step 3/12

    Heat the pan and add olive oil.

    🫒Olive oil
    Spoon

  4. Step 4/12

    Add the chopped onion and fry for 2 minutes.

    🧅Onion
    Spoon

  5. Step 5/12

    Add the rice and fry for 1 minute.

    Risotto rice
    Spoon

  6. Step 6/12

    Deglaze with white wine and cook until the rice absorbs all the liquid.

    Dry white wine
    Spoon

  7. Step 7/12

    Add the chopped asparagus, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.

    Asparagus
    🧂Salt
    Pepper
    Spoon

  8. Step 8/12

    Add water (not broth, as we use asparagus juice) and cover the rice.

    Water
    Spoon

  9. Step 9/12

    Cook for 15-20 minutes according to the package instructions, adding water gradually each time the rice absorbs the liquid.

    Water
    Spoon

  10. Step 10/12

    When the rice is ready, turn off the heat.

    Spoon

  11. Step 11/12

    Add saffron, butter, and Parmigiano Reggiano, then mix the risotto thoroughly.

    Saffron
    🧈Butter
    🧀Parmigiano Reggiano
    Spoon

  12. Step 12/12

    Serve and garnish with the reserved asparagus tip. Buon appetito 🤌

    Asparagus
    Spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Vegetables, Oils, Dairy, Spices, Beverages

Ingredients

Risotto rice, Onion, Asparagus, Olive oil, Butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, Salt, Pepper, Saffron, Dry white wine

Allergens

Dairy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Calories

450 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 60g, Sugar: 3g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 600mg, Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 2.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 500IU, Vitamin C: 8mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Spoon, Cutting board

Appliances

Stove, Pan

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@karlitos_way_official

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Lombardy

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy

Flavors

Savory

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Covered), fridge : 3 days (Airtight container), freezer : 1 month (Airtight container)