Italian cuisine

Risotto alla milanese

Creamy saffron rice finished with butter and Parmesan.

Well-cooked hot dish

Ingredients

The rice is toasted, then stock is added ladle by ladle while stirring; butter and cheese go in at the end.

Cool cooked rice within an hour, refrigerate it and eat it within 24 hours: bacteria that make toxins can multiply in rice left at room temperature.
Use only pasteurised milk, yoghurt, cream and cheese.

It can be made without wine.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Cool rice dishes within 1 hour, refrigerate and eat within 24 hours. Do not keep them at room temperature.

Only once, until steaming hot. Never reheat rice a second time.

Nausea. Mild and not too greasy; can be eaten in small portions, warm or at room temperature.
Mouth sores. Soft and moist; easier to eat without spicy or sour additions.
Diarrhoea. In a low-fat, gentle version it may be better tolerated with diarrhoea.
Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Diabetes. Rich in carbohydrates (rice, potato, dough). With diabetes, discuss portion size and blood sugar with your team.
Stomach and gut. Contains dairy. With lactose intolerance or bowel problems, discuss suitability with your team.
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Kidney disease. Often salty (stock, salty cheese, sausage, pickles). With high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, discuss salt limits with your team.
Liver disease. The recipe uses wine or other alcohol, and not all of it cooks off. With liver disease and during treatment, discuss it with your team.

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.