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Nutritional Values

🔥630kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾78gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Gorgonzola Risotto

How to order / say it
Say it Risotto al Gorgonzola — [Ree-ZOT-toh al Gor-GON-zoh-lah]
Order I'd like the Risotto al Gorgonzola, please.
Locally Vorrei il risotto al gorgonzola, per favore.
Say locally

Rich and creamy risotto featuring the distinctive flavor of Gorgonzola cheese.

Why try it?

This dish highlights the marriage of local rice and Milan's proximity to the Gorgonzola region. It embodies the balance between subtlety and bold flavors characteristic of Milanese cuisine.

How it tastes

The risotto is dense and creamy, with the pungent, earthy taste of Gorgonzola cheese being the star. It is both tangy and nutty, providing a luxurious mouthfeel and robust aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

While risotto is an age-old staple in Milan, incorporating Gorgonzola became popular in the 20th century. This combination showcases the blending of classic Italian techniques with region-specific ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g Arborio rice
  • 🥛 100 g Gorgonzola cheese
  • 🥛 30 g Butter
  • 🧄 1, finely chopped Onion
  • 🥕 800 ml Vegetable stock
  • 🍷 100 ml White wine
  • 🥛 30 g, grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  1. 1 Sauté chopped onion in butter until translucent.
  2. 2 Add rice, toasting slightly, then add wine, stirring until absorbed.
  3. 3 Gradually add vegetable stock, stirring frequently until rice is creamy.
  4. 4 Stir in Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined.

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