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                   Risotto Melanisa (Rice With Saffron)

Recipe By     : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5      c             Chicken broth
   7      tb            Butter -- +1 tb
   2 1/2  tb            Onion -- finely chopped
   1 1/2  c             Pearl rice
     1/2  c             Dry white wine
     1/8  ts            Saffron
     1/4  c             Parmesan cheese

Bring broth to slow simmer.  Heat butter in heavy, deep pan.  Saute
onions until golden.  Stir in rice; saute until well coated.  Add
white wine and cook until evaporated.  Begin adding broth 1/2 cup at
a time--add broth again when you need more liquid 1/4 cup at a time.

After 15 minutes of cooking, add saffron and continue cooking adding
1/4 cup of broth until rice is tender but firm to the bite.  Total
cooking time is 30 to 35 minutes.

Just prior to serving, add cheese and remaining tablespoon of butter.
Salt to taste, serve with more cheese.  Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

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