Barley Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Name: Barley Mushroom Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 ounce dried porcini; 2 to 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock (page 190), simmering; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 large clove garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/2 cups pearl barley; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/3 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 ounce dried porcini
2 to 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock (page 190), simmering
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups pearl barley
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Put the dried porcini in a small bowl and add 1/2 cup hot water.
2
Let stand for 30 minutes.
3
Lift the porcini out of their soaking liquid to leave any grit behind.
4
Strain the liquid through a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth and add it to the stock.
5
Chop the porcini.
6
In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
7
Add the onion, garlic, and thyme and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the barley and cook, stirring, until it is hot throughout, 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Add the wine and simmer until it has almost evaporated.
10
Begin adding the simmering stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently and adding more stock only when the previous addition has been absorbed.
11
After 10 minutes, add the shiitake and chopped porcini.
12
Continue cooking until the barley is al dente, or pleasantly firm but not chewy, about 35 minutes longer.
13
Stir in the cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
14
Enjoy with Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay Reserve or Pinot Noir.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 ounce dried porcini, 2 to 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock (page 190), simmering, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Barley Mushroom Risotto falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barley Mushroom Risotto

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