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Saffron Risotto
Risottos have made a come back in recent years. They are easy to prepare and cook and can be made from ingredients that are often already in the cupboard. This risotto is no exception. for a slightly different taste and texture it can also be made with Basmati rice.
Facts and Figures
Serving Size 4
Preparation Time 20 minutes
Cooking Time 45 minutes
Key Nutritional Value Protein 6.64g
Fat 35.61g
Sodium 19.1mmol
Potassium 6.10mmol
Phosphorous 4.05mmol
Ingredients
Onion 1, finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves, crushed
Thyme large pinch/4g
Saffron large pinch/4g
Fresh chicken/vegetable stock 1 pint/600ml
Aborio rice 9oz/255g
Ground white pepper pinch/2g
Bay leaf 1
Salt pinch/2g
Cream cheese 4oz/110g
Double cream 5 fl oz/150ml
Instructions

Sweat onions in olive oil with garlic, thyme and saffron.

Moisten with some of the stock..add rice and cook gently for a few minutes.

Add the rest of the stock, pepper and bay leaf.

Cook gently and slowly, stirring occasionally so rice does not stick.

Rice should be quite wet in consistency (Sauce like). Add more stock if needed.

Finish with cream cheese plus a little double cream if you desire.



Please check with your own renal dietitian or healthcare professional that the dish is suitable for you.
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