The BEST Mushroom Risotto

Name: The BEST Mushroom Risotto
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: ½ ounce dried mushrooms; 5 cups water; 3 cups chicken broth; ½ pound mushrooms; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice; 1 cup minced yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Italian parsley

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Servings
6
Calories
463 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

The BEST Mushroom Risotto

Iris Warren

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A combination of dried mushrooms and fresh mushrooms are cooked then added to the rice as stock is slowly added and absorbed into the rice. Adding butter and Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking transforms into a creamy rice dish that doesn't actually call for any cream.

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Ingredients

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½ ounce dried mushrooms , such as morels, porcini, or shiitake
5 cups water , divided
3 cups chicken broth
½ pound mushrooms , such as baby bellas, shiitake, oyster
1 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice
1 cup minced yellow onion , about ½ medium onion
2 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
1 cup dry white wine , such as Sauvignon blanc
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons Italian parsley , chopped

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Instructions

Place the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl. Boil 2 cups of water and pour it over the mushrooms. Let sit for 20 minutes for the mushrooms to hydrate and the water to infuse with the mushroom flavor. Remove the hydrated mushrooms from the water and squeeze the mushrooms well. Coarsely chop the hydrated mushrooms and set aside.
Strain the mushroom water, discarding any sand or grit, and pour into a large saucepan with the chicken broth and the remaining 3 cups of water. Bring to a simmer.
Chop the mushrooms into thick slices. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy dutch oven or high sided skillet over medium high heat and add the mushrooms with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook until the mushrooms begin to become tender and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the hydrated mushrooms and continue cooking while stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft and juicy. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan over medium heat. Stir in the rice so the grains are evenly coated, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the rice becomes toasted and fragrant. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion softens, for another 2 minutes, and season with the remaining salt. Add the cooked mushrooms and stir to combine.
Add the wine and black pepper to the rice mixture, stirring until the wine is absorbed by the rice, about 2 minutes. Add 2 to 2 ½ cups of the warm mushroom broth and simmer, stirring about every 3 minutes until the liquid is almost all absorbed. Continue cooking and adding more broth, about ½ cup at a time, stirring as the rice absorbs the broth and the bottom of the pan begins to dry out, adding more broth so the rice doesn't stick or burn.
After about 25 minutes, the rice should be cooked tender to the bite but with a slightly chewy center. When the rice is tender with just a scant amount of broth still in the pan, remove the rice from the heat. Add a ladle of broth and stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, and the lemon juice. Stir until the butter and cheese melts into the last of the broth to create a creamy texture. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or pepper as needed. Sprinkle with parsley and drizzle with more olive oil if desired, and serve.

Notes

• To make this risotto vegetarian, substitute vegetable stock for the chicken broth.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 463kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 970mg (40%) Potassium 394mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 340IU (7%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	463kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	61g	20%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	970mg	40%
Potassium	394mg	8%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	340IU	7%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	95mg	10%
Iron	4mg	22%