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Creamy Mushroom Risotto served and ready to eat

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Arborio rice slowly stirred with earthy mushrooms and parmesan into a rich, creamy risotto.

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10 minPrep
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30 minCook
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3Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 1.2 litres warm stock
  • 300g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1.5 cups arborio rice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 100ml white wine
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 50g parmesan
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parsley

Instructions

  1. Fry the mushrooms in a knob of butter until golden; set aside.
  2. Soften the onion and garlic in more butter.
  3. Stir in the rice and toast for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the wine, then the warm stock a ladle at a time, stirring, until absorbed.
  5. After 18-20 minutes the rice should be creamy and al dente.
  6. Stir in the mushrooms, remaining butter and parmesan off the heat.
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Tara’s tips

  • Keep the stock warm so it does not shock the rice.
  • Stir often for the creamiest texture.

Serving suggestions

  • Finish with parsley and extra parmesan.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; leftovers make great arancini.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Dried mushrooms?

Soak them and add the soaking liquid to the stock for deeper flavour.

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