Wild Mushroom Risotto Truffle (Printable)

Creamy Arborio rice blended with wild mushrooms and fragrant truffle oil for a rich, elegant dish.

# What you need:

→ Rice & Broth

01 - 1½ cups Arborio rice
02 - 5 cups vegetable broth, kept warm

→ Mushrooms

03 - 12 oz mixed wild mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), cleaned and sliced

→ Aromatics

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Cheese & Seasoning

08 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
09 - ¼ cup dry white wine
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Finish

11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter for finishing
12 - 1–2 tbsp truffle oil
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional

# How to make it:

01 - Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
02 - Add wild mushrooms and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - Stir in Arborio rice and toast 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until grains are well-coated and translucent at the edges.
04 - Pour in white wine and stir until almost completely absorbed.
05 - Add warm vegetable broth one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition absorb before adding the next. Continue 18–22 minutes until rice is creamy and al dente. You may not need all the broth.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 tbsp butter and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
07 - Divide risotto among plates. Drizzle each serving with truffle oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Indulgently creamy texture achieved through traditional stirring techniques.
  • Deep, woodsy flavor profile from a mix of cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • The addition of truffle oil adds a sophisticated, aromatic finish.
  • A versatile and impressive vegetarian main dish suitable for any special occasion.
02 -
  • Keep the vegetable broth warm on a separate burner to maintain the cooking temperature of the rice.
  • Toast the rice properly to ensure it maintains an 'al dente' bite amidst the creaminess.
  • Always verify that your Parmesan cheese is vegetarian-friendly if you are strictly following a vegetarian diet.
  • Adjust the amount of truffle oil to your preference, as its flavor can be quite intense.
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