Rice, Milan Style (Risotto alla Milanese)

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked regular rice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped beef marrow (optional)
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash of ground saffron
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook and stir rice, onion and beef marrow (if used) in butter in 2-quart saucepan until rice is golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 14 minutes without lifting cover or stirring.
3. Remove from heat. Gently stir in cheese with fork; cover and let steam 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Serve rice with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Yields 6 servings.