| | |  | Risotto | Home » » » » Alessi Milanese Risotto, 8-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6) | | | | | | | Description: | | Imported. Made with Italian Arborio rice. Italy is Europe's largest producer of rice. The wetlands and cool temperatures of the Lombardi region harbor the ideal conditions for lush rice fields. Resourceful Italians combined rice with the many other items common to their area and developed a dish they lay claim to. It is known as risotto. Rich, creamy risotto is one of Northern Italy's gastronomic delights. The key ingredient in authentic risotto is the short, thick grained rice known as Arborio. This rice is the perfect grain for risotto because its texture and cooking properties allow it to retain firmness throughout preparation. Risotto should always be prepared al dente which means tender yet firm to the bite. Alessi Risotto alla Milanese is the classic risotto dish of Milan. Arborio rice is coupled with saffron, the word's most expensive spice. This robust, intensely flavored dish is the most highly regarded of all risottos and is usually served with meats cooked in a red or wine sauce. | | | Features: | |
• Easy to prepare
• Completely seasoned & fat free
• Made with Saffron
• Robust & intense flavor
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.2 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.15 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Pretty darn good...Aug 22, 2009
By Domestic Gnome
Food snobs, read no further. Caught an Italian acquaintance (from Milan, no less) buying this stuff at the local Stop and Shop and he did not blush or break into hives when I saw him, simply said that it had an authentic taste and was dead easy to make. He's spot on and when you want an easy, tasty, unusual side, it's the ticket. Our boys who are meat and spud types, love it. Not so keen on the preservatives, et al., but doubt that it will be the cause of anyone's death.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
This is a really outstanding risotto mixNov 05, 2008
By Resips
This risotto mix produces an excellent risotto with a wonderful, rich saffron flavor. It is easy to make because you don't have to stand over the pot stirring constantly like homemade, and it still comes out with a creamy texture and properly al dente rice. I have purchased this risotto mix at least four different times. My family likes it so well we go through the box pretty fast. This mix is a definite winner.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great Product, but Amazon is charging too much at $39Aug 25, 2010
By D. McGinnis
"dkm72"
I found this product and the Alessi mushroom risotto while living on the east coast. They're both good, and make for quick easy meals. When I moved back to Arizona, I couldn't find these risotto's anywhere locally. Fortunately, I was able to find them on Amazon. I've ordered them several times, getting the packages of 6, of both types, for around an average of $13. But Amazon has lost it's mind charging $39 for the Milanese risotto. You can still get the mushroom risotto for a reasonable price. Why did they triple the price?????? It's got to be a mistake. I'll be special ordering from my local grocery store until the price goes back to normal.
Don't pay $39 for a six pack. $39 should get you 3 boxes, which would be 18 packages, not 6. It should cost the same as Alessi's other risotto's like it always has. You can go to the Alessi/Vigo webpage, they have a store. You can order it there for the regular price, which is exactly the same price as the other flavors.
Someone at Amazon messed up.
 Great flavor and texture from a packaged productFeb 13, 2012
By MicheleW
I usually rail against processed foods, but every once in a while, I need a little break in the kitchen. That's where this mix comes in. It's got intense saffrony flavor, and good, al dente texture. You can even make it taste a bit more authentic by ladling in hot water or broth in small amounts (true risotto technique), instead of putting the 2 1/2 cups in at once and closing the lid. It will yield a creamier consistency.
Delicious quick dinnerFeb 02, 2012
By Christina
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3QS695SWKPNVC I loved Risotto so much that I decided to make another video review. Hope this helps someone :)
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