CREAMY MUSHROOM RISOTTO
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Recipe type: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
 
Ingredients
  • 500gr Exotic Sliced Mushrooms
  • 4 Cups Hot Stock ( Chicken Or Vegetable)
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion Finely Chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 Tbles Fresh Thyme
  • 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes(Optional)
  • 1 Cup Arborio Rice
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • Salt to Taste
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Chives
Instructions
  1. In a large, heavy-based saucepan heat the oil and add the onion garlic and chilli flakes and one tablespoon of the fresh thyme.
  2. Fry over gentle heat for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the mushrooms and fry for a further 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in arborio rice and coat in the oil, for about 1 minute.
  4. Keep the stock on a low simmer.
  5. Stir ¼ cup simmering stock into rice and cook on medium heat, stirring often, until absorbed.
  6. Continue cooking and adding stock, about 1 ladle at a time. Stir frequently and let each addition be absorbed before adding the next. Cook in this way until the rice is tender and creamy, but still al dente, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  7. Season to taste with salt if needed. (Remember that the stock also contains salt)
  8. Add the butter, parmesan cheese and the rest of the fresh thyme.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with some chopped chives.
Recipe by SAPeople South African Recipes at https://tastyrecipes.staging.sapeople.com/creamy-mushroom-risotto/