Italian Saffron Risotto with Seared Foie Gras Story of the Dish Risotto allo Zafferano con Foie Gras Scottato (Italian Saffron Risotto with Seared Foie Gras) This dish is built around one of the strongest contrasts in fine cooking: the creamy, aromatic structure of saffron risotto against the intense richness of seared foie gras. The key is balance. The risotto must not become too buttery or too cheesy, because the foie gras already provides enormous richness. The saffron s

A Milanese tasting bite with saffron risotto crisp, glossy ossobuco ragout, whipped marrow and fresh gremolata.

Risotto allo Zafferano Story of the Dish Risotto allo Zafferano (Italian Saffron Risotto) Risotto is one of northern Italy’s defining cooking methods, built not on cream but on the controlled release of starch from short-grain rice. This version focuses on saffron, Parmigiano and butter in the Milanese tradition. The goal is a flowing, glossy consistency Italians call all’onda: each grain remains distinct and al dente while the surrounding starch, butter and cheese form a nat