Name: Mushroom Risotto [Risotto ai funghi]
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1.5 L chicken broth (hot); 340 g mushroom (sliced cremini); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 60 g shallots (chopped); 55 g unsalted butter; 315 g Arborio Rice or Baldo Rice (not washed); 1/2 cup white wine (cheap Italian one); 55 g Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (freshly grated); 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (freshly grounded to taste); 1/2 tsp. salt (to taste); Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (freshly grated to taste)

By Denis Elas The Chef

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Mushroom Risotto is a creamy, Italian dish made by slowly cooking rice with broth, infused with mushrooms, shallots, garlic and Parmesan.

Recipe dedicated to:My love for Italian cuisine

5 from 3 votes

Instructions

The Preparing

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Organize the ingredients and start by warming the 1.5 L chicken broth by placing it in a pot on medium heat. You will need it later.
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While the broth is heating up, clean and slice 340 g mushroom and chop 60 g shallots.
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In a large pan over medium-high heat, soften the 340 g mushroom in the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, it should take in average 4 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

The Cooking

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In the same saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the 60 g shallots in the 55 g unsalted butter, around 4 minutes. Add the 315 g Arborio Rice or Baldo Rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat. Add the 1/2 cup white wine and reduce until almost dry.
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Lower the heat to medium and add the hot 1.5 L chicken broth from earlier, about one cup at a time, stirring frequently, until the liquid is completely absorbed before adding more broth. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 22 minutes or until the rice is al dente. Add more broth as needed.
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Add the grated 55 g Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and cooked 340 g mushroom. Mix well to combine. Since I used unsalted broth, I added 1/2 tsp. salt more but you should taste and adjust the seasoning based on your preferences.