mushroom risotto (Print-Friendly Version)
This creamy mushroom risotto packs in white wine, onions, herby goodness, and lots of Parmesan for serious comfort food vibes.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Ingredients
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50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated fresh
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120 millilitres dry white wine or vermouth
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1 sweet onion, chopped small (about 1 cup)
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950 millilitres chicken stock (go for low sodium)
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6 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
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Salt, Kosher or sea, as needed
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2 tablespoons butter (no salt)
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280 grams cremini or button mushrooms, cut in slices
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2 garlic cloves, minced up
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1.5 cups Arborio rice
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Take the skillet off the heat for a second. Add in your butter and that freshly grated Parmesan. Give it a taste—toss in more salt if it needs it. Let it sit for a bit until it thickens up before dishing it out.
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Tip in the chicken stock and a pinch of salt. Taste the liquid and see if it needs more salt. Bring everything to a boil, give it a stir, then turn the heat down low. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring now and then.
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Crank up the heat and splash in your wine or vermouth. Stir it up as the liquid cooks off. You'll see the rice looking creamy as the starch comes out.
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Pour in that Arborio rice and stir so every grain gets a bit shiny from the oil.
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Drop the sliced mushrooms into your pan. Let them cook until they get soft and most of the water cooks off.
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Start by warming olive oil in a big pan on medium-high. Toss in the chopped onion and stir until it goes clear—don't let it brown. Add the minced garlic and cook just long enough so it smells nice.
# Helpful Hints:
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This dish gets thicker as it cools, so if it seems stiff before serving, just stir in a splash of water or some extra warm stock to loosen things up.