White Risotto from the Ticino

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

White Risotto from the Ticino - a renowned dish from the Swiss-Italian border region

by The Chefin Risotto

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

500

Sugar

Fat

22g

White Risotto from the Ticino is a delicious and comforting dish that hails from the Swiss-Italian border region of Ticino. This classic risotto is made with creamy Parmesan cheese, white wine, and hot broth, and perfumed with the subtle aroma of onion. While traditional White Risotto from the Ticino is served as a first course, it's hearty enough to serve as a main course on its own or as a side dish with roasted or grilled meat, poultry, or fish. Give this dish a try, and you'll quickly see why it's been a favorite in this region for centuries.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2.	Add minced onion and rice, stirring constantly until the rice is golden brown and the onion is translucent.
3.	Add the hot consommé, chicken broth, or other stock, and white wine, stirring frequently until all the liquid has been absorbed.
4.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.	Add Swiss or Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and well combined.

PROS

White Risotto from the Ticino is a classic Italian-Swiss dish that is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor.

It’s easy to customize and can be made with a variety of ingredients depending on your preferences.

CONS

While delicious, this dish can be quite heavy and high in calories and fat if not prepared with care.

It also requires a bit of patience and stirring to get that classic creamy texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

White Risotto from the Ticino contains a great source of carbohydrates and proteins. Parmesan cheese is a good source of protein, and large amounts of charbohydrates. It is also a good source of calcium and phosphorus.

	1/3 cup butter
	1 teaspoon onion , minced
	1 cup rice
	1 cup consomme , hot and beef or 1 cup chicken
	1 cup white wine , dry and hot
	salt
	pepper
	swiss cheese or parmesan cheese , grated