Mushroom Risotto
A luxurious, restaurant-quality risotto featuring earthy cremini mushrooms and a velvety finish. The secret lies in the slow release of starch from the arborio rice, creating a naturally creamy sauce without the need for excessive heavy cream.
- Prep 15 min
- Cook 30 min
- Total 45 min
- Serves 1
- Medium

Ingredients
- Arborio Rice, do not rinse½ cup
- Cremini Mushrooms, cleaned and sliced thinly4 oz
- Vegetable Stock, warm1½ cup
- Dry White Wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc¼ cup
- Unsalted Butter, cold, for finishing1 tbsp
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for sautéing1 tbsp
- Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano), freshly grated¼ cup
- Banana Shallots, finely minced1
- Garlic, minced2 clove
- Thyme, leaves removed and chopped2 sprig
- Kosher Salt, plus more to taste½ tsp
- Black Pepper (ground), freshly ground¼ tsp
Contains Celery, Dairy, Garlic, Gluten, Onion, Sulphites. AI-generated, checked against common allergens; always check labels.
Method
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Warm the stock
Pour 1½ cup into a small pot and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat. Keep it warm throughout the cooking process.
5 min -
Sauté the mushrooms
Heat 1 tbsp in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 4 oz and sauté for 5 minutes until deeply browned. Season with a pinch of ½ tsp and . Remove half the mushrooms for garnish and set aside.
5 min -
Sauté aromatics and toast rice
Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 and cook for 2 minutes until translucent. Stir in for 30 seconds. Add ½ cup and stir constantly for 2 minutes to toast the grains.
5 min -
Deglaze with wine
Pour in ¼ cup. Stir continuously until the liquid has been almost completely absorbed by the rice.
2 min -
Slowly add stock
Add the warm 1½ cup one ladleful at a time. Stir frequently. Wait until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next ladle. Continue this process for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender but firm to the bite.
20 min -
The 'Mantecatura' finish
Remove the pan from the heat. Vigorously stir in 1 tbsp, , and half of the chopped . Cover and let rest for 2 minutes.
3 min -
Garnish and serve
Spoon the risotto into a warm bowl. Top with the reserved sautéed mushrooms and the remaining . Finish with a final crack of .
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