Mushroom Risotto

Prepare a creamy mushroom risotto by slowly cooking arborio rice with broth, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Arborio Rice (a type of Italian short-grain rice)400Grams
Cremini Mushrooms (sliced)500Grams
Chicken Broth (preferably homemade or low-sodium)1.5Liters
Parmesan Cheese (grated)100Grams
Butter (unsalted)100Grams
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Onion (finely chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)2Clove
White Wine (dry)150Milliliters
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Parsley (chopped, for garnish)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. Heat the chicken broth in a saucepan and keep it warm over low heat.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and half of the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are browned.
  5. Stir in the arborio rice, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
  6. Pour in the white wine and stir until it is absorbed by the rice.
  7. Add a ladleful of warm broth to the rice, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Continue adding broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly, until the rice is creamy and cooked al dente, about 18-20 minutes.
  9. Stir in the remaining butter and grated parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  10. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Kitchen equipment

LadleLarge Pan