Porcini Risotto Recipe

Name: Porcini Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 400 g risotto rice (Carnaroli, Arborio, ...); 60 g dried porcini mushrooms; 125 ml white wine (or Prosecco); 500 ml vegetable broth (simmering); 2 shallots, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 -3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (or pecorino romano); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (or 1TB sage, or thyme); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

400 g risotto rice (Carnaroli, Arborio, ...)
60 g dried porcini mushrooms
125 ml white wine (or Prosecco)
500 ml vegetable broth (simmering)
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (or pecorino romano)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (or 1TB sage, or thyme)
salt and pepper

1
Cover porcini mushroom with (at first) boiling water (about 150ml). Soak for about 30 minutes. Save soaking liquid for later, but strain through a close meshed sieve or even coffee filter to avoid sand.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic, chopped porcini mushrooms and chopped shallots.
3
Add risotto rice and let fry for about 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Add white wine (or Prosecco) and stir frequently until wine is absorbed by rice.
5
Now alternately add hot(!) vegetable broth and procini soaking water. (Best 1 ladle at a time until liquid has been absorbed by rice.).
6
Repeat until rice is cooked through but still of creamy texture. Stir frequently. (about 15-20 minutes).
7
Now incorporate 2 TB butter, parsley and parmesan.
8
Salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve topped with parmesan shaves.

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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: 400 g risotto rice (Carnaroli, Arborio, ...), 60 g dried porcini mushrooms, 125 ml white wine (or Prosecco), 500 ml vegetable broth (simmering), and more.

Yes, Porcini Risotto falls under the General 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.

Porcini Risotto

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