Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano

Five Ages of Parmigiano Reggiano

Massimo Bottura's iconic dish showcasing Parmigiano Reggiano in five different textures and temperatures — from a creamy foam to a crunchy galette, each representing a different age of the cheese.

Massimo Bottura

Massimo Bottura

Osteria Francescana

ItalianNorthern ItalianIntermediateLow CarbonSeasonal

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Food Cost

28%

Sustainability

72%

Ingredients

44

Grains

Arborio Rice
standard
300.0g

Vegetables

Porcini Mushrooms (dried)
seasonal
20.0g

Other

White Wine
standard
100.0ml
Vegetable Stock
standard
1000.0ml

Dairy

Butter⚠ Allergen
standard
50.0g
Parmigiano-Reggiano⚠ Allergen
standard
80.0g

Oils & Fats

Truffle Oil
standard
5.0ml

Seasonings

Salt
standard
5.0g
Black Pepper
standard
2.0g

Method

1

Rehydrate porcini mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes. Reserve the soaking liquid.

15m
2

Heat vegetable stock with mushroom soaking liquid in a separate pot and keep warm.

5m
3

Heat olive oil in a large pan, add shallots and sauté until softened.

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4

Add Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

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5

Deglaze with white wine, stirring until absorbed.

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6

Add warm stock one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until rice is creamy and al dente.

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7

Finish with butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and truffle oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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Contains Allergens

Milk (including lactose)

Techniques

SimmeringPan-Frying

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