How to Make Shiitake and Baby Bella Mushroom Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shiitake and Baby Bella Mushroom Risotto is a savory and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This creamy rice dish is loaded with earthy flavors from the combination of shiitake and baby bella mushrooms, making it a go-to comfort food for mushroom lovers.

The key to a successful risotto is the slow cooking process, which allows the rice to release its starches and create a creamy texture without the addition of cream or cheese. This technique, combined with the r...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ shallot, minced
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
  • 3 ounces cremini mushrooms (baby bellas), sliced
  • 1 ¾ cups Arborio rice
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 ¼ cups dry white wine
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 pinch celery salt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 quart hot vegetable stock
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shallot in hot oil for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and continue cooking until they begin to brown. Stir in rice and 2 tablespoons butter; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until shallot and mushrooms turn golden brown.
  • Pour in wine; simmer until evaporated, stirring constantly. Season with thyme, celery salt, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; pour in 1/3 of the hot vegetable stock. Cook until evaporated, stirring constantly, about 7 minutes.
  • Pour in 1/2 of the remaining hot vegetable stock; continue to cook and stir until evaporated. Repeat once more with remaining hot stock. Stir constantly until rice is tender and creamy. Add hot water if needed to continue cooking until rice has softened.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to serve.
  • Nutrition

    439 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 558mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 79mg