How to Make Delicious Mushroom Risotto

Learn how to make a creamy and delicious mushroom risotto with this easy and simple recipe. You only need a few ingredients and a large pot to make this amazing dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Hello, and welcome to Bakeable Recipes, where we share our passion for cooking and baking. I’m Food Expert Ryan, and today I’m going to show you how to make a creamy and delicious risotto with mushrooms. This is one of the best risotto recipes ever, and it’s so easy to make. You only need a few ingredients and a large pot to make this amazing dish.

Risotto

Risotto is a type of Italian rice dish that is cooked with broth and stirred constantly until it becomes creamy and tender. Risotto is usually made with arborio rice, which is a short-grained rice that has a high starch content and can absorb a lot of liquid. Risotto can be flavored with various ingredients, such as cheese, butter, wine, herbs, vegetables, meat, seafood, or mushrooms.

Mushroom risotto is one of the most popular varieties of risotto. It uses porcini mushrooms, which are wild mushrooms that have a rich and earthy flavor. Mushroom risotto is also flavored with garlic, onion, white wine, butter, and parmesan cheese. It is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion.

In this post, I’m going to show you how to make creamy and delicious risotto with mushrooms step by step. I’m also going to share some serving suggestions, facts about the recipe or the primary ingredients, health benefits of the recipe, and some frequently asked questions. Let’s get started!

Serving Suggestions for Mushroom Risotto

• You can serve this creamy and delicious risotto with mushrooms with any salad or bread you like, such as spinach salad, green salad, garlic bread, or ciabatta.
• You can also sprinkle some chopped parsley or thyme over the risotto for extra flavor and garnish.
• You can use any type of mushrooms you like for this recipe, such as button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, or oyster mushrooms. You can also use dried mushrooms instead of fresh ones, but make sure to soak them in water before cooking.
• You can adjust the amount of garlic and onion according to your taste preference. You can also add some nutmeg or lemon zest for more flavor.

Facts about Risotto

Risotto is an ancient dish that dates back to the 14th century in Italy. It was originally made with rice and saffron as a way to use up leftover broth. Risotto is considered a primo piatto in Italian cuisine, which means a first course that is served before the main course.

Mushroom risotto is one of the most common types of risotto in Italy. It is especially popular in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont, where porcini mushrooms grow abundantly.

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How to Make Delicious Mushroom Risotto

Author: Food Expert Ryan Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Italian Courses: Main Courses Recipe Keys: Dairy Non Vegetarian W Wine

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 487 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This creamy and delicious risotto with mushrooms recipe is an easy and simple way to enjoy risotto at home. It uses arborio rice, which is a short-grained rice that has a high starch content and can absorb a lot of liquid. It also uses porcini mushrooms, which are wild mushrooms that have a rich and earthy flavor. The risotto is cooked with broth and stirred constantly until it becomes creamy and tender. It is also flavored with garlic, onion, white wine, butter, and parmesan cheese. The result is a hearty and satisfying dish that will impress your guests and family.

Ingredients for Risotto

Servings

• 4 cup Chicken Broth (960 ml)
• ¹⁄₄ cup Porcini Mushrooms (Dried)
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 Onion (Chopped)
• 2 clove Garlic (Minced)
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Arborio Rice (300g)
• ¹⁄₂ cup White Wine (120ml)
• Salt & Pepper (To Taste)
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
• Parsley (Fresh parsley, for garnish)

Instructions for Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

1. Ready the Broth

   In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the dried porcini mushrooms and simmer for about 15 minutes, until soft. Drain the mushrooms and reserve the broth. Chop the mushrooms and set aside.

2. Cook Onion and Garlic

   In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.

3. Add Rice

   Add the rice and toast for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until coated with butter and slightly golden.

4. Add Wine

   Add the wine and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until absorbed by the rice.

5. Add a ladleful of the reserved broth and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until absorbed by the rice. Repeat this process until all the broth is used and the rice is creamy and tender, but still al dente. This should take about 20 minutes.

6. Season and add Mushrooms

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the parmesan cheese and the chopped mushrooms.

   

7. Garnish and Serve

   Transfer the risotto to a large serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 487kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Cholesterol 33mg11%

Sodium 782mg33%

Total Carbohydrate 76g26%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 14g29%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Tips and Alternatives:

• You can use any type of mushrooms you like for this recipe, such as button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, or oyster mushrooms. You can also use dried mushrooms instead of fresh ones, but make sure to soak them in water before cooking.
• You can adjust the amount of garlic and onion according to your taste preference. You can also add some nutmeg or lemon zest for more flavor.
• You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian option. You can also use vegan cheese or nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese for a vegan option.

Notes:

• You can make this recipe ahead of time by cooking the risotto until it is almost done and refrigerating it in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat it in a pot over low heat before adding the cheese and mushrooms.
• You can also freeze the risotto for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating it in a pot over low heat before adding the cheese and mushrooms.

Equipment used/needed:

• Small saucepan
• Large pot
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board

I hope you enjoyed this creamy and delicious risotto with mushrooms recipe and found it easy to follow. I’m sure you will love this dish as much as I do. It’s a great way to enjoy some fresh and flavorful mushrooms and rice.

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