porcini and parmesan risotto

Name: Porcini and Parmesan Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 14 1/2 ounce(s) chicken broth; 1/2 ounce(s) dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed (i used a bag of dried mixed mushrooms with porcini, morels, chanterelles, etc - it was all i could find); 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 8 ounce(s) mixed, fresh mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake (stems removed) and oyster, all cut into 1/2 inch pieces (i used only cremini - again, it was all i could find).; - salt and pepper; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 cup(s) arborio rice (this is the only kind of rice to be used for risotto..any other will not have the same result); 1/2 cup(s) dry white wine; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese

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cassie thornburg

Brea, CA

Updated on Oct 2, 2011

I've never made risotto, and usually don't order it when I'm in a restaurant because I always try to eat protein and veggies as opposed to a plate of carbs like pasta or rice. However, I was CRAVING carbs and decided to venture into the unknown world of risotto making. I've heard it's not difficult to make, just time consuming and that turned out to be true. The result of my effort was completely satisfying and full of creamy, starchy, cheesy, buttery, mushroomy flavor (I know mushroomy is not a word....but I like it anyway). Enjoy! www.trebleclefchef.blogspot.com

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed (i used a bag of dried mixed mushrooms with porcini, morels, chanterelles, etc - it was all i could find)
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces mixed, fresh mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake (stems removed) and oyster, all cut into 1/2 inch pieces (i used only cremini - again, it was all i could find).
- salt and pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 cup arborio rice (this is the only kind of rice to be used for risotto..any other will not have the same result)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make porcini and parmesan risotto

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine broth, dried mushrooms and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; cook until mushrooms are tender, about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon remove mushrooms; coarsely chop. Strain hot broth through a paper coffee filter (or fine sieve) to remove any grit from mushrooms, return broth to pan keep covered, on low heat.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, heat 1 TBL butter over medium-high heat. Add fresh mushrooms and chopped mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, set aside.
Step 3

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion and 1 TBL butter to saucepan. (At this point I also added the finely chopped shallot). Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally 3-5 minutes. Add rice, and cook stirring, about 1 minute. Add wine, and cook, stirring, until absorbed, 1 minute.
Step 4

Add 2 C of warm broth to rice mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until absorbed, 4-5 minutes. Continue to add broth, by cupfuls (I just used a ladle) stirring occasionally and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding more, until rice is al dente, about 25 minutes total (you may not need all the broth).
Step 5

Remove risotto from heat. Stir in Parmesan, remaining TBL butter, and half the sauteed mushrooms; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with remaining mushrooms, and serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan.
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