Wild Mushroom Risotto recipe
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Wild Mushroom Risotto

A terrific, hearty warm dish. It's filling and rich, so serve it in modest portions and pair it with a light salad.

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Servings: 8 Servings
Total Time (median): 1 : 00 Active Time: 1 : 00

Ingredients


Preparation

In a covered stockpot, bring the stock to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer.

In a large saucepan on medium heat, cook 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, stir well and cook for two minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, stir well and cook for 4 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high, add the mushrooms, and 1 tablespoon of the parsley and cook for 3 minutes, stiring to prevent sticking. Add the wine and deglaze. Make sure you dislodge all the brown bits that might stick to the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the rice, salt and pepper and stir until all the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes more.

Add 3 cups of the simmering stock and bring to a boil, stiring continuously for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover the saucepan and let the rice cook 15 more minutes.

Stir the risotto. Raise the heat to medium and add 1/2 cup of simmering stock, stiring well until it is all incorporated. continue adding the simmering stock 1/2 cup at a time, and stiring well until all the risotto is cooked, about 5-8 minutes. Taste the rice with each addition of the stock it is perfectly cooked when tender to the bite. Don't worry if you haven't used all the stock.

Turn off the heat, optionally add cream and butter, the rest of the parsley, the cheese and 1/2 cup of remaining simmering stock. Mix well and let the risotto rest for 3 miutes. Serve on a plate or deep pasta bowls. Pair with a Pinot Grigio and a crisp Italian salad.


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I have made this a couple times now, and everyone loves it. I do normally add a bit more mushrooms than necassary, but we all like mushrooms a lot.

NarTac2NarTac2 : : 2:00 active time : review posted 12w 5d ago.


HUge quantity. Half this amount would serve four people with a salad

amallinsamallins :  : review posted 29w ago.


Awesome!

teesecmteesecm : : 1:00 total time : 1:00 active time : review posted 46w 2d ago.


I think I will take out heavy cream next time and use a touch of white truffle oil

deeder5deeder5 :  : review posted 1y 44w 4d ago.


A key to making this successfully is to warm up the chicken broth in a separate pan, and take your time adding the broth in, ladle-full by ladle-full. Don't rush it.

stevemurstevemur : comment : review posted 1y 52w ago.


Leftover suggestion: Risotto cakes, as a base for chicken, seafood or beef.

To make these cakes, simply pan-fry pre-shaped risotto cakes in oil over high heat. Crisp the outsides. To shape the cakes before frying, you can use the lid of a tupperware container or a small can with both ends cut off. Be sure to press the cakes firmly into their shape and freeze them briefly. You'll want to bring the oil and pan up to a fully high heat before placing them in the pan. Salt and pepper to taste; serve warm, or let return to room temperature before plating.

stevemurstevemur : comment : review posted 2y 4w 5d ago.


Delicious, slightly-upscale comfort food that was just perfect for our dreary October evening here in Seattle.

Light a candle or two, open a bottle of crisp Savignon Blanc and take some time catching up on the day. This dish can sit well on the stove, covered, off the heat, for 15-20 mins. Just be sure to keep it from burning on the bottom.

This time (photo shown), I skipped the cream. Traditional risotto doesn't have cream, and it's unnecessary if you take the time to let each ladle-full of the broth get fully absorbed into the rice. The starches get released, and it's quite comparable in texture to the presence of cream in the recipe when prepared properly.

stevemurstevemur : : 1:00 total time : 1:00 active time : review posted 2y 5w 2d ago.


Vegetarian tag deleted, thanks

stevemurstevemur : comment : review posted 2y 20w 2d ago.


This is "meatless" but not vegetarian. Note the chicken stock.

kryankryan : comment : review posted 4y 10w 3d ago.


stevemurstevemur :  : review posted 5y 6w 6d ago.


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