Velvety Mushroom Risotto
An easy, creamy mushroom risotto with parmesan. Perfect for a romantic, at-home dinner date this Valentine’s Day.

An easy, creamy mushroom risotto with parmesan. Perfect for a romantic, at-home dinner date this Valentine's Day.
Info
Prep Time:
10mCook Time:
25mDifficulty Level:
Ingredients
- 350g rice
- 1.250ml hot chicken broth
- 50ml olive oil
- 500g fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp dried wild mushrooms
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 100ml dry white wine
- 50g butter
- 70g grated parmesan
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped chives (optional)
Directions
Heat the Broth: Keep the chicken broth warm in a pot, just simmering over low heat.
Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms: Soak the dried wild mushrooms in a small amount of warm water, ensuring they are fully covered.
Cook Fresh Mushrooms: In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil and sauté the fresh mushrooms and garlic over high heat for 3-4 minutes until they are cooked and dry. Remove from the pan and discard the garlic.
Sauté Onion: In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened but not browned.
Add Rice: Stir in the rice, coating it well with oil, and cook for about 2 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the white wine and let it cook off completely until the alcohol evaporates and the rice dries out again.
Add Broth: Gradually add a ladle of hot broth at a time, stirring constantly and allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and al dente (about 20 minutes).
Add Rehydrated Mushrooms: Drain the dried mushrooms and add them to the risotto near the end of the cooking time.
Finish the Risotto: Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the sautéed fresh mushrooms, cold butter, and grated parmesan. Mix well until creamy.
Serve: Optionally, sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately while hot.
Recipe Tips
For an extra indulgent touch, add a drizzle of truffle oil on top just before serving!