Gourmet Mushroom Risotto Recipe – Italian Special
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto is a luxurious take on creamy Italian risotto, featuring Arborio rice slowly cooked in savory broth and enriched with earthy mushrooms, garlic, onions, and Parmesan cheese. Its velvety texture, with the umami depth of sautéed mushrooms, makes it an indulgent yet comforting luxury rice dish perfect for intimate dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time25 min
- Total Time45 min
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth, or as needed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 medium shallots, diced
- 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
Prepare all the ingredients.
Heat the broth in a saucepan over low heat to keep it warm.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the portobello and white mushrooms, cooking and stirring until they become soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms and their liquid to a bowl and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same saucepan. Stir in the shallots and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the rice is well-coated with oil and turns pale golden, about 2 minutes.
Pour in the wine, stirring constantly until it is fully absorbed by the rice.
Add 1/2 cup of warm broth to the rice and stir continuously until the broth is absorbed.
Continue adding the broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until the rice is tender yet firm to the bite, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the reserved mushrooms and their liquid, butter, chives, and Parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Stir Slowly: Stir the rice frequently while gradually adding broth to coax out its creamy starch.
Use Warm Broth: Keep broth warmed to maintain consistent cooking temperature and texture.
Serve Immediately: Risotto is best enjoyed right after cooking to retain its creamy consistency.
Add Finishing Touch: Stir in a knob of butter or extra Parmesan off the heat for richness.
Shallots for Depth: Use shallots instead of onions for a more delicate, subtle flavor profile.
