Mushroom Truffle Risotto

Name: Mushroom Truffle Risotto
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups Arborio rice; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 8 oz cremini mushrooms; 8 oz shiitake mushrooms; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp truffle oil; Fresh parsley

Decadent Italian Risotto with a Luxurious Truffle Twist

Creamy and indulgent mushroom risotto enhanced with the earthy aroma of truffle oil, perfect for an elegant dinner.

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Risotto Base

2 cups Arborio rice

1 small onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1/2 cup dry white wine

For the Mushroom Mixture

8 oz cremini mushrooms

sliced

8 oz shiitake mushrooms

sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Broth

6 cups chicken or vegetable stock

kept warm

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

grated

Finishing Touches

2 tbsp truffle oil

Fresh parsley

finely chopped for garnish

Preparation

Preparing the Mushroom Mixture

Heat olive oil

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté mushrooms

Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they are golden brown and tender.

Set aside

Set aside to incorporate into the risotto later.

Preparing the Risotto Base

Sauté aromatics

In a large pan, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent.

Toast rice

Add the Arborio rice, stirring to coat the rice with oil until slightly toasted.

Deglaze with wine

Pour in the white wine, stirring until the wine is fully absorbed by the rice.

Cooking Process

Incorporating the Broth

Gradually add the warm stock, one ladleful at a time, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more. Continue until the rice is al dente.

Combining Ingredients

Stir the cooked mushroom mixture and Parmesan cheese into the risotto until well combined.

Final Touch

Drizzle truffle oil over the risotto just before serving for an aromatic finish.

Plating & Serving