Easy and Creamy Risotto With Mushrooms

Welcome back to my kitchen! We’re making an easy and creamy mushroom risotto that’s packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion. This risotto recipe combines earthy wild mushrooms, tender oyster mushrooms, and a luscious mushroom puree recipe I’ve mastered working in restaurants for the passed couple of years, all cooked to creamy perfection. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, this step-by-step guide will show you how to make the perfect mushroom risotto with just a few simple ingredients!

Ingredients:
4 tbsp butter
1/2 onion (finely minced)
150g mushroom puree (full recipe here: Mushroom Puree Recipe)
200g dehydrated wild mushrooms
100g oyster mushrooms (stems removed and torn in half)
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
4-5 cups water (for mushroom broth)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Kosher salt & pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp garlic confit oil or canola oil

Instructions:
Prepare Mushroom Broth: In a medium pot, warm the water to a simmer and add the dehydrated mushrooms for 20-30 minutes. Strain the mushroom broth and keep it warm.
Cook Risotto Base: In a separate pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Stir in Arborio rice and cook until hot. Add white wine and stir until evaporated.
Cook Risotto: Add mushroom broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently for about 9 minutes, until the rice is al dente.
Cook Oyster Mushrooms: Heat a frying pan with garlic oil, sauté the oyster mushrooms until golden and tender. Season with salt and finish with parsley.
Finish Risotto: Add mushroom puree, butter, and Parmesan cheese to the risotto. Stir until creamy. Adjust with broth or cheese to achieve desired consistency.
Plate and Serve: Garnish with sautéed mushrooms and fresh parsley.
This creamy mushroom risotto is the perfect dish for cozy nights or a dinner party that will impress your guests. The earthy mushrooms combined with the richness of butter and Parmesan cheese create an irresistible dish!

Mushroom puree recipe used: https: //youtu.be/hHXSt461Z5o?si=OZ9nyuyHkI4HyAev

Saffron Risotto with butternut Squash: https://youtu.be/9rfidXj1qpE?si=8_OOfO-3h78Ypcc8