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Wild Mushroom Risotto

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Hi friends,

It’s Fridayyyyyyyyyy!    

I love risotto and I love wild mushrooms. So when I first made this wild mushroom risotto, I might have shed happy tears. The first time I ever had wild mushroom risotto, I was on a date with Abdel. We went to this very fancy Italian restaurant in Miami. I remember meekly asking the waiter what was his favorite dish, instantaneously he said “well that has to be risotto”. I ordered a bowl and my love affair with this oh-so comforting dish began. I had it once a month, I just could not be stopped. I would find myself dreaming about a big ol bowl of creamy mushroom risotto. 

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Now there are dozens and dozens of variations to Risotto. You can change it up by stirring in fresh pumpkin, adding lots of fresh herbs, or spring vegetables…you name it, it can be added to your risotto base. This is one of those things like a quiche or a frittata that you can add whatever you like. If you have those errant vegetables in the fridge,  you can add them. It will be magical, I promise.

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And though I’ve had all those variations nothing says risotto better than the first version i ever had: wild mushroom risotto. In this recipe I added frozen peas, because well I might be having a slight obsession with peas at the moment ( don’t judge me).  I’ve always said, “If you teach a man to cook risotto, he will never go hungry because really who has time to go fishing?”  

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The only downside (if it qualifies as a down side) to Risotto, is that it takes around thirty minutes to make. Those thirty minutes are spent adding in broth to your rice then stirring (and repeating that about 6 times) until it reaches the right texture.

wild mushroom risotto with parmesan

When you make this wild mushroom risotto you are literally tied to the pot— well maybe not literally tied but you get the idea. You are literally going to be slaving over the pot though —well maybe not literally slaving over the pot  but you get the idea again. But when it is done…. man oh man –is it GOOD! 

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So lets do this!

PRO TIP: The key to a good risotto is to stir constantly and to also make sure your broth is heated up.

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Wild Mushroom Risotto
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Nothing says risotto better than the first version that I had... wild mushroom risotto. In this recipe I added frozen peas.
Servings: 8
Author: Ann
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Parmesan
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 pound Arborio Rice
  • 7 cups to 8 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 16 oz baby portobello mushrooms
  • 8 oz porcini mushroom rehydrated
  • 1 cup of frozen peas
  • Salt And Pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Grate 2 cups of cheese and set aside. Finely dice 3 cloves of garlic. Dice 1 large onion( this is when you want to make them small and pretty). Heat vegetable broth on medium heat in a separate pot. Take out 1 cup of your broth and add to the dried porchini mushrooms. Allow to rehydrate then remove the mushrooms making sure you get rid of the grit from the mushrooms. set aside.
  2. Heat a large pot (I used my dutch oven) over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil. Then add 1 tablespoon of butter. Throw in the garlic and onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add your mushrooms.
  3. Add 1 pound of Arborio Rice and stir to coat the rice thoroughly.
  4. Adding 2 ladles at a time, add 7-8 cups of broth, stirring constantly after each addition. As soon as it appears that the rice has absorbed each helping of broth, add in the next helping. Do not stop stirring. This process will take at least 20 minutes. Rice is done when it no longer has a hard bite.
  5. Next add the grated cheese and stir thoroughly. Add in plenty of fresh cracked pepper. Add salt to taste. Make it now and thank me later...Enjoy!!!
Nothing says risotto better than wild mushroom risotto

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Comments

  1. Linda @ Today She Loves says

    September 22, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    It’s official. I’m hungry for rice and mushroom. This dish looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 22, 2015 at 4:25 PM

      Thank you Linda! I am officially going to start a mushroom and rice club! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kelly says

    September 21, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    5 stars
    This looks incredible! I love making risotto, have you ever tried making it with brussel sprouts and lemon juice? It’s HEAVENLY. Love your blog! xo

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 22, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      You had me at brussel sprouts…. I literally just added that to my shopping list 🙂 xoxo

      Reply
  3. EricaD says

    September 21, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    This look delicious!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 22, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      Thanks Erica!!!

      Reply
  4. Karin Rambo says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Oh my goodness. Mushrooms AND Risotto! What’s not to like! I’m definitely going to be making this. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 22, 2015 at 4:49 PM

      Awesome Karin!!!!! Let me know how you liked it. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    This risotto looks awesome! I love the mushrooms and peas in it!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:32 PM

      I’m so obsessed with Mushroom and Peas right now, so yummy!

      Reply
  6. Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    September 21, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    This looks extremely tasty! I’ll be adding this to the menu this week!

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    • Ann says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:34 PM

      Awesome! Hope you like it Marsha!

      Reply
  7. Fareeha says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:43 AM

    This just looks so awesome.. yummmyyyy.. cant wait to try it out

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:38 PM

      Hope you like it Fareeha! 🙂

      Reply
  8. nicole says

    September 20, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    That looks amazing and I love mushrooms, yum! A must try for sure and your photos are beautiful.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:37 PM

      Thank you so much Nicole! Hope you like it 🙂

      Reply
  9. Amanda says

    September 20, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Hehe Risotto is something I just can never get right! This looks delicious, think I will have to give this another go. I am definitely not a natural in the kitchen.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:36 PM

      I was the same way until I realized that if the broth is warm as well the texture comes out great! Hope you like it Amanda!

      Reply
  10. Sara says

    September 20, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    ThIs looks awesome! I love everything with mushrooms.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:35 PM

      Yes, mushrooms make the world go round! Hope you like it Sara!

      Reply
  11. Shanique says

    September 18, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    5 stars
    This looks delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 19, 2015 at 8:50 PM

      Thanks Shanique! 🙂 We are one in the same!

      Reply
  12. Lora says

    September 18, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    This looks so good! Adding it to menu for next week.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 19, 2015 at 8:51 PM

      Awesome! Let me know how you like them 🙂

      Reply
  13. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says

    September 18, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    I am planning to make risotto for a long time now. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 19, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      Make this as soon as possible. Risotto is everything! I’m totally biased though.

      Reply
  14. Amelia says

    September 18, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    5 stars
    That looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 19, 2015 at 8:57 PM

      Thanks Amelia! They made my day… fluffy biscuits for president 🙂

      Reply
  15. Jasmyn says

    September 18, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    This looks soooo good. I need to try this over the weekend.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 18, 2015 at 4:30 PM

      You will love it!!!!

      Reply
  16. Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

    September 18, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    We love risotto and I will definitely be trying this yummy version! My hubby loves mushrooms and I love peas so this sounds like a match made in heaven! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe, Ann!!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      September 18, 2015 at 4:32 PM

      That sounds like my husband and I 🙂 You are so welcome. Enjoy your weekend.

      Reply

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