For us, it’s not just about crafting kitchens, but enjoying them too. Here’s a favourite recipe you should try: perfect mushroom risotto! Creamy, comforting, and deeply savoury, mushroom risotto is one of those dishes that feels luxurious yet can be mastered at home with a little patience. The secret lies in technique, balance, and timing. Here’s how to make it perfect every time.
Ingredients (serves 4)
• 300g Arborio rice
• 250g mixed mushrooms (button, chestnut, or wild)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 litre hot vegetable or chicken stock
• 125ml dry white wine
• 50g butter
• 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
1. Prepare the mushrooms – Clean and slice the mushrooms. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and fry them until golden. Remove and set aside.
2. Start the base – In a large pan, heat the remaining olive oil with half the butter. Add the onion and cook gently until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic.
3. Toast the rice – Add the Arborio rice to the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes until the grains become slightly translucent at the edges. This step seals the rice and prevents it from becoming mushy.
4. Deglaze with wine – Pour in the white wine and stir until it’s absorbed.
5. Build the risotto – Add a ladle of hot stock and stir gently until absorbed. Continue adding stock, one ladle at a time, stirring slowly. This process should take about 18–20 minutes. The rice should be al dente and coated in a creamy sauce.
6. Finish with richness – Stir the mushrooms back in. Remove the pan from the heat and add the rest of the butter and Parmesan. Stir well, season, and let it rest covered for 2 minutes.
7. Serve with flair – Garnish with parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and extra Parmesan.
Tips for Perfection
• Always keep your stock hot – adding cold liquid interrupts the cooking.
• Stir gently and consistently – this releases the starch that makes the risotto creamy.
• Don’t rush – risotto is about patience.
The result? A silky, mushroom-packed dish that’s just as good for a weeknight treat as it is for impressing guests.
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