FRANCESCA'S RISI E BICI

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I got this delicious recipe from a sweet elderly Italian lady, that I use to live next too in the city. It's so simple to make and tastes great. Francesca always told me to use good quality cheese and wine, because you can taste the difference. She was right.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
4 cups chicken stock, very hot
3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1/4 cup fresh fennel, chopped
1/4 cup onion, sweet, chopped
1/8 cup cremini mushroom, finely sliced
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine, dry
2 cups peas, petite, fresh (frozen & thawed)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, good quality
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon salt, sea, fine
1/8 teaspoon pepper, black, fresh ground

Steps:

  • 1. Put the saffron threads into the hot chicken stock to steep(keep warm).
  • 2. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, stir in fennel, onion and mushrooms and saute 4 minutes.
  • 3. Add the rice to the vegetable mixture, stir frequently until rice is shiny and has begun to absorb the butter.
  • 4. Lower the heat and add the wine, stirring constantly until the wine is absorbed.
  • 5. Next pour in 1/4 cup of the hot stock, stir constantly until the stock is absorbed; do this 1/4 cup at at time until all the stock has been absorbed by the rice.
  • 6. Stir in the peas and olive oil cook an additional 3 minutes.
  • 7. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • 8. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 9. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top of the rice just before serving.

Temiotope Joy
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This was a great recipe! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ademola Adebola
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This was a great recipe! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Rochelle Johnson
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This was a great recipe! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Daniel Hussey
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This was a great recipe! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Marvelous Chisupa
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This was a great recipe! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Sunday D John
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This was a great recipe! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Lucky boy Kishan
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I'm not a huge fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Md. Rasel Hossain
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This was a great recipe! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Okafor God's will
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I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Krystal Jones
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Hridoy Ahmed official
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I'm not a fan of peas, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the peas added a nice sweetness to the dish. I would definitely make this again.


Hisham Nashawi
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I tried this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the risotto, and they couldn't stop talking about how creamy and flavorful it was.


Alisia Brown
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The risotto was delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Om Kumar Mehata
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This was a great recipe! The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Britney Stallworth
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I'm not a huge fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were amazing, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aiden king
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family, and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


Joseph Farrugia
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This was so good! I was surprised at how flavorful it was, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Eyob Solomon
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect, and the rice is always cooked perfectly.


Gracey Vanacker
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


hayden mould
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This was the first time I've made risotto, and it turned out perfectly! The flavors were amazing, and the rice was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.