Wild Mushroom Risotto

Serves: 6

Darlene Legros

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

37

Sweetness

56

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

5 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

To make mushroom broth: In a stockpot, combine the stock, crimini mushrooms, and dried mushrooms

2

Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the flavors have infused

3

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much flavor as possible

4

Discard the solids

5

Return the strained stock to the pot, cover, season with salt and pepper, and keep at a simmer over low heat

6

To make risotto: In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over high heat

7

Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper

8

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mushrooms have softened

9

Set aside

10

In a large stockpot, heat 2 more tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat until the butter melts

11

Saute the shallots for 1 to 2 minutes, until softened

12

Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes longer

13

Add the rice and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 7 to 10 minutes, until it turns milky white and opaque, and begins to stick to the bottom of the pan

14

Add the thyme and continue stirring

15

Add the wine and stir for about 2 minutes, until nearly absorbed

16

Ladle about 1 cup of the simmering stock into the rice

17

Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until the stock is almost completely absorbed

18

Add more stock, a cup at a time, stirring gently, until the broth is absorbed by the rice before adding the next cup

19

After about 15 minutes, begin tasting the rice

20

At this point, add the stock judiciously

21

The rice should be firm, yet cooked through in 18 to 20 minutes total cooking time

22

Stir in the sauteed mushrooms, the Parmesan, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter

23

Season with salt and pepper, and serve