Rice Milanese
6 servings
40 minutes
Milanese rice is an Italian dish filled with rich Mediterranean aromas. Its history begins in traditional Milanese recipes where simple ingredients are transformed into a gourmet treat. The base of the dish is tender long-grain rice that absorbs the flavors of sautéed onions, spicy Serrano ham, and aromatic chorizo. Canned green peas add freshness, while Parmesan finishes with a light salty note. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering, offering a harmony of textures and flavors. Each spoonful of rice combines creamy softness with the spiciness of meat ingredients, creating true delight for Italian cuisine lovers.
1
Prepare rice: add rice to a pot of boiling unsalted water, stir with a wooden spoon, and cook on high heat for 12-15 minutes until the rice is soft. Drain the rice in a large colander and rinse well under cold water. Allow the water to drain.
- Long grain rice: 500 g
2
Finely chop the onion, dice the ham and chorizo, and grate the cheese. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion and cook on low heat, stirring, for 5-8 minutes until golden. Add the ham and chorizo, mix, add the rice, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Serrano ham: 100 g
- Chorizo: 100 g
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Long grain rice: 500 g
3
Salt to taste, stir in the peas, and cook for a few more minutes. Serve with finely grated Parmesan.
- Salt: to taste
- Canned green peas: 250 g
- Parmesan cheese: 100 g