Good morning! Today we will guide you through the preparation of a fantastic mushroom risotto, using a special mix of mushrooms that will make your dish truly extraordinary...
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the Risotto
- 320g Carnaroli or Vialone Nano rice
- Fresh mushroom mix (400g total):
- 150g porcini mushrooms
- 100g button mushrooms
- 100g pioppini mushrooms (black poplar mushrooms)
- 50g chanterelles
- 1 blonde onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 glass of dry white wine
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 50g butter
- 60g grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Fresh parsley to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Mushroom preparation
- Clean all mushrooms thoroughly with a damp cloth
- Slice the larger mushrooms and leave the smaller ones whole
- In a large pan, brown a garlic clove with a drizzle of oil
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes over medium-high heat
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Set aside some mushrooms for the final decoration
Risotto preparation
- In a saucepan, sauté the finely chopped onion with the other garlic clove and a drizzle of oil
- Add the rice and toast it for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously
- Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate
- Start adding the hot broth one ladle at a time
- Halfway through cooking, add the previously prepared mushrooms
- Continue cooking for about 16-18 minutes total, stirring frequently
Creaming (mantecatura)
- When cooking is complete, turn off the heat
- Add the cold butter in small pieces
- Add the grated Parmigiano
- Stir vigorously to achieve a creamy risotto
- Let it rest for 2 minutes
Presentation
- Plate the risotto
- Garnish with the reserved mushrooms
- Add chopped fresh parsley
- A drizzle of raw olive oil (optional)
- A grind of black pepper
Chef's tips
- Never wash mushrooms under running water: always use a damp cloth
- The secret to an excellent risotto lies in the quality of the rice and patience during cooking
- If you can't find all types of fresh mushrooms, you can also use a mix of dried and fresh mushrooms
- For a more intense flavor, you can use mushroom broth instead of vegetable broth
Enjoy your meal! 🍴✨