FRANCESCA'S RISI E BICI

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I got this delicious recipe from a sweet elderly italian lady. 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.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

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:

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

Sunfred Owusu
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Md Rezaul Haque
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Hussna Murad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Kabeer jan Khetran
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Emmie Evans
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I'm not a huge fan of this dish, but my husband loves it. I'll probably make it again for him.


saeed faraz
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


chyousifali virk
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I've been looking for a good recipe for this dish and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Mudassar jutt
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Aisha Said
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but it turned out to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


A'shadieeyah Norton
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I will definitely be making it again.


mohamed razouki
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Bakhtiaralam Alakozay
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This recipe was amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The flavors were perfect and the dish was so easy to make.


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