Episode
Risotto alla Milanese
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- Sauced
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- Apr 2, 2026
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Summary
In 15th-century Nuremberg, adulterating saffron was punishable by death. Three centuries later, an apprentice glass maker poured that same spice into wedding rice as a prank, and Milan claimed the dish as its own. This week, we break down Risotto alla Milanese — the simplest great dish in Italian cooking — and explore: why Carnaroli beats Arborio, the three Italian techniques that define every pot (tostatura, sfumatura, mantecatura), and the Marchesi acid butter trick that removes the onion entirely. The cocktail: the Sbagliato Dorato — saffron-infused gin, Suze, and Prosecco. For the full recipes and more, become a premium subscriber at https://sauced.supercast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @sauced.pod Thanks to all of this week's partners: Arriesgado Ancestral Tequila: https://pkgdgroup.com/#our_brands/ Underberg: https://underbergamerica.com/