Velvety Mushroom Risotto

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

Velvety Mushroom Risotto

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

Info

Prep Time:

10m

Cook Time:

25m

Difficulty 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

  1. Heat the Broth: Keep the chicken broth warm in a pot, just simmering over low heat.

  2. Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms: Soak the dried wild mushrooms in a small amount of warm water, ensuring they are fully covered.

  3. 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.

  4. Sauté Onion: In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes, until softened but not browned.

  5. Add Rice: Stir in the rice, coating it well with oil, and cook for about 2 minutes until it becomes translucent.

  6. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the white wine and let it cook off completely until the alcohol evaporates and the rice dries out again.

  7. 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).

  8. Add Rehydrated Mushrooms: Drain the dried mushrooms and add them to the risotto near the end of the cooking time.

  9. 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.

  10. 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!

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