World Gourmet Summit 2004
Culinary Masterclass


The Cuisine of
GualtieroMarchesi
Ristorante Gualtiero Marchesi, Italy

Saffron Risotto with Gold Leaf
  Serves 4
  INGREDIENTS
  Saffron Risotto
300g
80g
200ml
1 ltr
5g

Carnaroli rice
unsalted butter, divided
dry white wine, divided
salted water
saffron threads

  Butter Mixture
50g
10g


chopped onion
grated parmesan cheese
A pinch of salt
Freshly ground white pepper; to taste
  Garnish
4 24k gold leaf
Method:
1.
For the Saffron Risotto: Toss the rice with 20g of butter in a pot until evenly coated. Then add 100ml of dry white wine; and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed. Pour in the salted water and allow to simmering again until all the liquid is absorbed. Add the saffron threads; mix well and cook until rice is tender. Remove from stove; add grated Parmesan cheese and the prepared butter mixture. Mix well and season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
2.
For the Butter Mixture: Sweat the onion with10g of butter in a separate pot. Then add in the remaining wine and simmer until the liquid is reduced by ¼. Add in the remaining butter; beating until emulsified.
3.
Once the risotto is cooked, remove the pot from heat, add the grated Parmesan and prepared butter mixture, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

To Serve:
Ladle risotto onto a warm serving dish and garnish with a gold leaf.