Milanese risotto recipe

One of the most typical and well-known dishes in Milan

Automatically translated

Today we offer a classic recipe: risotto alla milanese.

Modern risotto alla milanese comes from the earlier simplified version "riso col zafran"; only in the 1800s did the current recipe begin to be used: risotto with saffron and ox marrow.

Legend has it that the use of this spice began, in the mid-1500s, during the wedding lunch of the daughter of a glazier working on the stained glass windows of Milan Cathedral. The pistil of the flower was added in the preparations of the master glassmakers to obtain the typical golden yellow coloring and, perhaps as a joke, was included in the basic recipe. People liked this new combination so much that it spread throughout the territory.

Lovers of unique dishes follow the recipe that sees it served withossobuco.

This dish has also been given De. Co. (Denominazione Comunale) status, a label that helps food and wine tourism enthusiasts identify typical local products.

Flavors and Products from Garda

Lake Garda is an ideal place for gourmets and wine lovers

Food & Wine

Winery weekend in 7 stages

7 must-see destinations in Lombardy to discover with a glass of wine in hand

Food & Wine

Wine and Flavor Trail Lombardy

Lombardy was one of the first Italian regions that concretely developed the idea of Wine Roads promoting its realization

Food & Wine

Autumn aromas and flavours

A journey through the authentic local flavours and products that reflect the traditions of Lombardy - from land to table

Food & Wine

The Province of Pavia, Italian Capital of Rice

Food & Wine

Tripe a la Milanese Recipe

It is a second course based on meat and is ideal for lovers of ancient flavors

Food & Wine

Flavours of the Oltrepò Pavese: Autumnal weekends away within a stone’s throw of Milan

Discover Pavese – Enjoy an autumn weekend of tradition, culture and flavour among the most charming villages of the Oltrepò Pavese. Take a look at this list of ideas and get inspired.

Food & Wine

Crotti in Valchiavenna

Discovering the natural cellars formed under the boulders of ancient landslides from which the "sorel" blows

Food & Wine

A little bit of Valtellina on the table: sciatt

Food & Wine

Cremona Nougat Recipe

It is a variation of the traditional sweet that includes the addition of aromas such as vanillin and candied fruit, which make the mixture softer based on sugar, honey and album

Food & Wine

Zuppa Pavese Recipe

The pavese soup, taste of old dishes, those that were born from the few ingredients available

Food & Wine

Christmas sweets in Lombardy

Christmas is on its way. The confectionery tradition in Lombardy is rich and varied, and each province has its own typical dessert.

Food & Wine

Eating Lombardy

Lombardy shows its excellence with the unique and traditional flavors of each single territory, but it is also international cuisine

Food & Wine

The road of Cremona's flavours

The best elements of Cremona's territory in a selection of products, places and itineraries proposed by The Road of Cremona'sFlavours.

Food & Wine

Delicious Bergamo!

Food & Wine

Lombard Mostarda Recipe

With a strong taste, the mostrada is prepared with fruit, sugar and mustard essence

Food & Wine

The Province of Pavia, the Italian and European Capital of Rice

Food & Wine

Valtellina, a history of grapes and rock.

Discovering a fantastic route between food and wine and nature

Food & Wine

Wines of Valtellina

The extreme variety of the Lombardy territories is reflected in a very wide range of absolutely fine and famous red and white wines all over the world