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Nutritional Values
600kcal
14gProtein
82gCarbs
25gFat
4gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
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🥛 Dairy
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Saffron Risotto
How to order / say it
Say it
Safransrisotto — [SA-frahn-ree-zo-ttoh]
Order
I'd like the saffron risotto, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne das Safransrisotto, bitte.
Say locally
A creamy risotto made with rice and saffron, offering a vibrant color and flavor.
Why try it?
Saffron risotto is emblematic of Swiss-Italian cuisine, highlighting the use of distinct spices and delicacies found in the Lucerne region.
How it tastes
The risotto is fragrant and rich with the unique spice of saffron, balanced by the creaminess of cooked rice, giving it a luxurious texture and a striking yellow hue.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Introduced in the 19th century, this dish exemplifies the influence of trade routes bringing saffron to Switzerland, allowing Lucerne's culinary scene to adopt this spice into local staples.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g Arborio rice
- 🧂 1 g Saffron
- 🧄 1 medium Onion
- 🥛 50 g Butter
- 🥛 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 🥕 1 liter Vegetable broth
Method
- 1 Sauté onions in butter until translucent.
- 2 Stir in rice and saffron, cook for a few minutes.
- 3 Gradually add broth, stirring constantly until rice is creamy.
- 4 Finish with parmesan cheese and adjust seasonings.
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