Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Mushroom risotto is a very gourmet dish that is certainly worth preparing. In this step-by-step recipe, we teach you how to prepare a totally homemade risotto using a powerful mushroom broth that will enhance the flavor of the dish. Don’t be scared by the number of steps and go ahead to enjoy a smooth and creamy risotto.

Ingredients to make Mushroom Risotto:

• 250 grams of Arborio rice
• 750 milliliters of mushroom broth
• 50 grams of Mix of mushrooms (Paris, Orellana’s, criminal)
• 1 unit of red onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 grams of Thyme
• 20 grams of unsalted butter
• 40 grams of Parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch of Salt and Pepper
• mushroom broth
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 piece of onion
• 200 grams of Mushrooms
• 1½ pounds of Water
• 10 milliliters of sunflower oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 grams of Thyme

How to make Mushroom Risotto:

1. Prepare all the ingredients to make the mushroom risotto. In this recipe we will teach you how to prepare the homemade mushroom broth, but if you prefer you can buy it ready-made.
2. To make the mushroom broth, sauté the mushrooms with the onion trimmings and the crushed garlic. Sauté everything until the mushrooms begin to release their juices
3. Add the water, thyme and bay leaf. Cook over low heat for 1 hour and then strain and set aside.
4. To start preparing the risotto, the first thing you should do is sauté the onion and the finely chopped garlic until the onion is translucent, season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the rice and stir with the sauce for one minute.
6. Gradually add the broth and continue cooking. To obtain the point of the risotto it is necessary to stir constantly until the grain is cooked, the consistency must be creamy, rectify the flavor with salt and pepper.
7. Apart, sauté the mushrooms until they are golden on both sides.
8. Add the sautéed mushrooms to the risotto, reserving some for presentation, along with the cold cubed butter. This last ingredient will help us to give shine and texture to the dish.
9. Finally add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
10. Serve the risotto and cover with some of the mushrooms we had reserved. The mushroom risotto is an elegant dish that does not need any garnish