microwave risotto

this is from barbara kafka's "microwave gourmet". i make it often, it's so easy. no stirring like the traditional recipe. add an extra cup of water if you like yours creamier.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

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)

Directions

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