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    Basic Mushroom Risotto

    September 9, 2012 by G. Stephen Jones 2 Comments

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    Basic Mushroom Risotto

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    Basic Mushroom Risotto

    Learn how to make a basic mushroom risotto.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time1 hr 30 mins
    Course: Pasta
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: risotto
    Servings: 8

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 shallot chopped
    • 2 gloves garlic chopped
    • 1 lb. fresh mushrooms
    • 2 cups arborio rice
    • 7 cups homemade chicken stock
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
    • Salt & Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large sauce pot (3-4qt), add shallots and garlic, sauté until translucent.
    • Add mushrooms and sauté for approx. 4-5 minutes until tender; remove and set aside.
    • Add remaining olive oil and arborio rice and sauté over medium heat to toast the rice approximately 3 minutes.
    • Add one cup of the simmering chicken stock, stirring constantly, and simmer until the stock is absorbed.
    • Continue adding stock as it is absorbed, ½ cup at a time, until all the liquid is absorbed.
    • Just before the rice is done, add the fresh thyme and reserved mushrooms. Stir to combine.
    • Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

     

     

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    1. Hg

      November 18, 2012 at 3:36 am

      When do you add back in the mushrooms and shallots?

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      • G. Stephen Jones

        January 28, 2014 at 8:29 am

        Hg, just before the risotto is cooked. I would add them right after I added the last bit of stock since they are already cooked. Thanks for pointing this out.

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