Microwave Risotto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup arborio rice
4 cups chicken broth
3 -5 saffron strands
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

heat butter and oil in pie dish, uncovered for 2 minutes on hi.
add onion, stir, cook for 4 minutes on hi.
stir in rice to coat, cook 4 minutes on hi.
mix saffron into broth, add to rice, cook on hi for 9 minutes.
stir and cook on hi for 9 minutes more.
let sit for a few mins, add salt, pepper and cheese.