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mushroom risotto

A mushroom risotto is a sublime use of any combination of mushrooms, and much easier to make than most people think.

Not straying far from the pan and stirring often are key. The nuttiness from the arborio rice and earthiness from the mushrooms are coated with creaminess from the cheese and butter. Use vegetable, chicken or mushroom stock which is easy to make by simmering mushrooms, onions, carrots and celery.

Risotto won’t wait so serve immediately.

mushroom risotto
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Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

  • 4-6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms
  • 2+2 tbsp butter, divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 finely chopped shallots
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • salt
  • 12-14 oz mixed mushrooms (button, oyster, shiitake)
  • 12 oz arborio rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1.5 oz Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

  • Heat stock in a pan and keep hot.
  • In a small bowl, reconstitute porcini in a little hot stock; set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  • Sauté shallots and celery until soft. Salt them.
  • Add mushrooms to pan. Drain the porcini, chop finely and add to mushroom mixture, reserving the liquid.
  • Sauté for a few minutes, then add arborio rice and continue to cook, stirring, until kernels are coated with oil and smelling a little toasty.
  • Add wine combined with the strained liquid from the porcini and cook, stirring, until almost completely absorbed. Add thyme.
  • Begin adding ladles-full of stock, stirring often, only adding more as the liquid incorporates. After 15 minutes or so, taste the rice.
  • When it is cooked but still al dente, add remaining 2 tbsp of butter and Pecorino Romano cheese.
  • If a creamier consistency is desired, stir in a little more stock. Conversely, if the rice is too soupy, cook a little longer. The whole process should take about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.Â