- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Quick summary
“Mushroom risotto is a creamy and tasty dish that is worth making due to the soft texture of the arborio rice and the flavor of the fresh mushrooms.”
What you need to know
- Utiliza arroz arbóreo para um risoto firme e al dente
- Cogumelos champignon e shiitake adicionam um sabor intenso
- O vinho branco desengorda e potencializa os sabores
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups of arborio rice
- 500 g of fresh mushrooms (champignon and shiitake)
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Principal
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until transparent.
- Add the garlic and chopped mushrooms, sautéing until soft.
- Add the arborio rice and mix well so that all grains are coated by the olive oil.
- Incorporate the white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until the alcohol evaporates.
- Start adding the hot vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently.
- When the rice is al dente, add the parmesan cheese and mix until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Chef's tips
- Refogue a cebola e o alho em um azeite de boa qualidade para um sabor mais intenso
- Adicione o caldo de legumes congelado em cubos para facilitar a incorporação
- Tempere no final para preservar o sabor dos cogumelos
Variations
- Adicione champignon seco no início para um sabor mais concentrado
- Inclua folhas de manjericão fresco picadas no final para um toque aromático
- Use cogumelos portobello para um sabor mais forte e complexo
Substitutions
- O caldo de legumes pode ser substituído por caldo de camarão ou de vegetais
- O queijo parmesão pode ser trocado por queijo ralado de sua preferência
- O arroz arbóreo pode ser substituído por arroz jasmin para um resultado similar
How to store
Set the risotto aside while still hot to prevent water molecules from rebinding. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
Risotto is not recommended for freezing, as the rice can become hard and water molecules can group together, altering the texture.
What to serve with
Serves well with a light green salad, a white wine, or fresh French bread.
Frequently asked questions
Can you freeze risotto?
We do not recommend freezing the risotto, as it may have a different texture when thawed.
What to do if you don't have vegetable broth?
You can use beef or vegetable broth, or even water with a little salt to add flavor.
What is the best option to substitute arborio rice?
You can use jasmine rice or cream rice as a substitute, but the al dente will not be as firm.
