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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Recipes

    Wild Mushroom Risotto

    Published: Jan 8, 2016 · Modified: Oct 30, 2022 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Wild Mushroom Risotto loaded with flavors of white wine, mushroom broth, fresh herbs and a good grating of Parmesan cheese.

    Wild Mushroom Risotto flavored with red wine, fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.

    Wild mushroom risotto is a labor of love that is most certainly worth the effort put into it. It requires patience and composure, but trust me when I say the end result is more than worth it. Slaving over boiling stock and stirring for 20 minutes isn't exactly a walk in the park, but when you take a bite of that perfectly creamy and smooth mushroom risotto, you'll happily pat yourself on the back and relish in it's perfect glory. There is nothing more satisfying than a well done plate of risotto.

    Wild Mushroom Risotto loaded flavored with red wine, fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.

    Not so Secret Ingredient for Mushroom Risotto: Dried Mushrooms

    Wild mushrooms can be hard to come by and can lead to a hefty purchase. To combat that, I like to use both dried mushrooms and fresh mushrooms. You can often find dried mushrooms at most grocery stores and are a fraction of the cost of fresh mushrooms.

    I create a mushroom broth by soaking the dried mushrooms in warm water and use both the broth and reconstituted mushrooms for the risotto. Just be careful of any dirt left at the bottom of your bowl and don't pour that into your dish.

    A Few Tips on Making Risotto

    Here is a short guide on what I look for when making risotto. First photo is dry rice and as it soaks up the stock, the rice expands and starts to get creamy.

    Ladle 1-2 cups of warmed stock to the risotto and stir that in. Continue stirring, and you will notice that the rice is soaking up the stock. When you pull your spoon through the rise and can see the bottom of the pan, that is a good indicator to add more stock.

    Once the risotto is towards the end of its cooking and the rice is al-dente, add mushrooms, butter, Parmesan cheese and one final ladle of stock and stir together.

    Wild Mushroom Risotto loaded flavored with red wine, fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.

    Side Dishes to go with Mushroom Risotto

    Mushroom risotto doesn't need much more, but here are a few other dishes that I think would go very well. Oh and a chilled glass of white wine, such as Pinot Grigio would be lovely as well.

    • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecorino and Pistachios or Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata
    • Italian Peppers and Onions with Garlic and Basil would be a great antipasti or side.
    • Serve the mushroom risotto with Italian osso buco for a decadent Italian dinner.
    • For dessert, Amaretto Tiramisu or Italian Wedding Cookies
    Wild Mushroom Risotto loaded flavored with red wine, fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese.

    Wild Mushroom Risotto

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Wild Mushroom Risotto loaded with flavors of white wine, mushroom broth, fresh herbs and a good grating of Parmesan cheese.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main, Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 367 kcal

    Equipment

    • skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup dried mushrooms mix of shitake and morel or any that you have
    • 2-3 tablespoons Olive oil for drizzling
    • 1 shallot minced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 3 cups fresh button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms sliced
    • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme and oregano leaves removed and chopped
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper optional for heat
    • 1 cup Aborio rice
    • 1 cup white wine
    • 6-7 cups of vegetable stock heated and low sodium, preferred
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • Chopped parsley for garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • Fill a bowl with 1 cup of warm water and add dried mushrooms in. Allow them to soak for at least 20 minutes.
    • In a large skillet on medium heat, drizzle olive oil and saute chopped shallot, fresh mushrooms, garlic, herbs and salt and pepper for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are just tender and shallot and garlic are caramelized. Remove from heat to a bowl and set aside. Add the dried mushrooms that were soaking and roughly chop them (save the mushroom liquid!)
    • Remove dried mushrooms from the liquid (save the liquid) and give them a rough chop and add the soaked mushrooms to the fresh mushroom mixture.
    • In a small pot, bring stock to a simmer to warm it through and add the mushroom liquid, being careful to not pour in the "grit" that settles on the bottom of the bowl. Bring stock to a simmer.
    • In the same large skillet on medium heat, drizzle with a bit more olive oil and add aborio rice and toss to coat.
    • Next, pour wine into rice and stir together, reducing the wine and until absorbed. Then, ladle 1-2 spoonfuls of warmed stock into the rice at a time until rice absorbs all the liquid. Continue to do this for about 20-25 minutes. (*Note: At this point stay close to the stove, constantly stirring the rice). Season with salt and pepper.
    • Towards the end, taste for doneness of the rice and seasoning, should not be too hard or too mushy. Once done, stir in the mushroom mixture, add the butter and 1 more ladleful of stock. Turn off the heat and cover allowing everything to blend together.
    • Once everything is done, grate fresh Parmesan cheese and stir gently. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

    Notes

    Simmer more stock then you need just in case you need to add more. 
    Use a variety of mushrooms, dried or fresh. 
    Risotto can keep for 2-3 days afterwards, but the texture will change slightly, 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 1419mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 901IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 3mg
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    For more Italian dinner inspiration, pair mushroom risotto with my beef braciole recipe stuffed with prosciutto and Parmesan.

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