Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

Who could have thought that eating authentic gourmet mushroom risotto at home was possible?

The reason why people are hesitant to make this dish is the lengthy process, but this simple recipe will help you make good risotto in a simple way, on your own.

Health benefits

The “healthiest” form of risotto is the one that is cooked with Arborio rice. The reason for this is that Arborio rice is a good source of carbohydrates, it is rich in essential vitamins and nutrients, it has protein, and it is easy to digest. Moreover, people with diabetes can wholeheartedly indulge in Arborio rice dishes.

Ingredients

cups of chicken broth, divided: 6

tablespoons of olive oil, divided: 3

pound of thinly sliced Portobello mushrooms: 1

pound of thinly sliced white mushrooms: 1

shallots, diced: 2

cups of Arborio rice: 1 1/2

cup of dry white wine: 1/2

sea salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

tablespoons of finely chopped chives: 3

tablespoons of butter: 4

cups of freshly grated parmesan cheese: 1/3

How To Make Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

1. In a medium saucepan, warm the broth on low heat.
2. In a large saucepan, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are tender (this takes 3 minutes). Take the mushrooms out and their liquid, and set aside.
3. In a skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the shallots. Let the shallots cook for 1 minute. Add the rice in and let them get coated in the oil (for 2 minutes). When the rice color has turned to pale, golden, and then you can pour in the wine. Make sure you are constantly stirring it until the wine is fully absorbed.
4. Pour ½ of the broth into the rice and stir until it gets absorbed. You need to keep adding the broth (1/2 cup at a time) while you are constantly stirring until the rice absorbs all the liquid, this will take 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Take it off the heat and add the mushrooms (with their liquid), butter, chives, and parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Trivia

• Risotto is cooked in a broth until it reaches a creamy consistency.
• There are many different variations of risotto.
• When sold in restaurants, the prices of risotto are determined according to the rice used in the dish.

There can be additions of wine, butter, onions, and many other things as well.