Wild Mushroom Risotto

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   Bring stock to a simmer in a 4-quart pot and keep at a bare simmer, covered.

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   Heat oil with 1 tablespoon butter in a 4- to 5-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then saute mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until browned and any liquid they give off is evaporated, about 4 minutes.

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   Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl.

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   Cook shallots in 2 tablespoons butter in same saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.

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   Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

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   Ladle in 1 cup simmering stock and cook at a strong simmer, stirring, until absorbed.

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   Continue simmering and adding stock, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring very frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding next, until rice is just tender and creamy-looking, 16 to 18 minutes.

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   (Save leftover stock for thinning.)

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   Remove from heat and stir in remaining tablespoon butter, sauteed mushrooms, truffle oil to taste (if using), cheese, chives, and salt and pepper to taste.

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    If desired, thin risotto with some of leftover stock.

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