Saffron
Saffron is a named ingredient of Milan’s risotto tradition, combined with rice, onion, butter, wine and Parmigiano.
- Italian name
- Zafferano
- Milanese reference
- Risotto allo zafferano
At the table
The official Milan food-culture material gives saffron a place in risotto alongside Carnaroli rice, onion, butter, white wine and Parmigiano. That recipe role does not identify the growing origin of the saffron you buy.
Our suggestion: follow the preparation and quantity of the risotto version you choose, without treating a named Italian dish as proof of Italian-grown spice.
