Mushroom Risotto – Risotto ai Funghi is a gorgeous recipe that never fails to impress. Soaking the mushrooms prior to cooking gives the dish an amazing mushrooms flavour without being overpowering. Serve this Italian beauty as a main dish with a sprinkle of parmesan and glass of chilled wine.
Mushroom Risotto – Risotto ai Funghi
Making a tasty risotto is easier than you think. Using mushrooms add a unique flavour and extra body to a classic recipe.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 775kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ounce mushrooms dried
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp shallots finely chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine optional
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak mushrooms in 2 cups warm water for at least 30 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft.1 ounce mushrooms
- Remove from the water and chop coarsely.
- Strain the water through a coffee filter and combine it with the 2 cups of chicken stock in a saucepan.2 cups chicken stock
- Bring this mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a heavy 2 Litre pot over medium heat sauté the shallots in 2 tbsp of butter and 3 tbsp olive oil until translucent but not brown.2 tbsp shallots, 4 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp olive oil
- Add the rice, stir to thoroughly coat with the oil and butter, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.2 cups Arborio rice
- Add the wine or 1/2 cup of the simmering stock, stirring frequently.1/2 cup dry white wine
- When the liquid is almost completely absorbed add another 1/2 cup stock, and repeat this process for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the mushrooms and continue adding stock as it becomes absorbed for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the rice is done.
- You may have some stock left over; do not feel compelled to use it all, as this will make the risotto too runny.
- Test the rice for doneness by tasting it; it should be “al dente” (soft but still firm to the tooth) and the risotto should be creamy at this stage.
- When the rice is cooked remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and the remaining 2 tbsp of butter.1/4 cup parmesan
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.1 pinch salt, 1 pinch ground pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 775kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g