Classic Mushroom Risotto Recipe
A luxuriously creamy Italian rice dish with golden sautéed mushrooms
KEY INFO
– Prep Time: 30 minutes
– Cook Time: 25 minutes
– Total Time: 55 minutes
– Servings: 4-6
– Difficulty: Moderate
– Diet: Vegetarian (optional), Gluten-free
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
– Large sauté pan or Dutch oven
– Medium saucepan
– Wooden spoon
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Sharp knife and cutting board
(Alternative: Instant Pot for a quicker version)
INGREDIENTS
For the Mushrooms:
– 500g mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, portobello), sliced (1.1 lbs)
– 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
– 2 tbsp butter (30g)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the Risotto:
– 1½ cups Arborio rice (300g)
– 1 medium onion, finely diced
– 6 cups hot chicken/vegetable stock (1.4L)
– ¾ cup dry white wine (180ml) [or apple juice]
– 4 tbsp butter (60g)
– ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan (50g)
– Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
– Salt and black pepper to taste
METHOD
1. Heat stock in saucepan until simmering (keep warm throughout cooking)
2. Sauté mushrooms:
– Heat oil and butter until foaming
– Cook mushrooms in batches until golden brown (8-10 mins)
– Add garlic for final minute
– Remove and set aside
3. Start risotto:
– Melt butter in same pan
– Cook onion until soft (5 mins)
– Add rice, stir until translucent (2 mins)
– Pour in wine, simmer until absorbed
4. Cook rice:
– Add hot stock one ladle at a time
– Stir constantly
– Wait for each addition to be absorbed before adding more
– Continue for 20-25 minutes
5. Finish:
– Rice should be creamy but al dente
– Stir in mushrooms, Parmesan, and remaining butter
– Season to taste
– Let rest 2 minutes before serving
CRUCIAL TIPS
– Never wash mushrooms – brush clean instead
– Keep stock hot throughout cooking
– Stir constantly but gently
– Rice should be creamy but still have slight bite
STORAGE & VARIATIONS
– Keeps 3 days refrigerated
– Reheat with extra hot stock
Variations:
– Truffle oil finish
– Mixed wild mushrooms
– Vegan: use olive oil and nutritional yeast
Perfect companion to grilled meats or as a luxurious vegetarian main
