Description
Rich and creamy bobby flay mushroom risotto showcases earthy flavors from carefully selected ingredients. Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs elevate this classic Italian dish that you’ll savor with every elegant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups arborio rice
- 1 lb portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 lb white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken broth, or as needed
- ½ cup (120 mL) dry white wine
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) olive oil, divided
- 4 tbsps (60 g) butter
- 2 medium shallots, diced
- ⅓ cup (30 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsps finely chopped chives
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Organize all ingredients meticulously on a clean workspace, ensuring everything is precisely prepared for culinary execution.
- Broth Preparation: Gently warm the broth in a separate saucepan over low heat, maintaining a consistent temperature to facilitate smooth risotto development.
- Mushroom Sautéing: Caramelize portobello and white mushrooms in a heavy-bottomed saucepan with olive oil, developing rich golden-brown edges and releasing their intense earthy essence. Transfer to a holding plate.
- Aromatics and Rice Toasting: In the same pan, sauté shallots until translucent, then introduce arborio rice, stirring continuously to coat each grain and develop a delicate nutty undertone.
- Deglazing and Wine Integration: Pour white wine into the rice, allowing it to be completely absorbed while releasing subtle complex flavors and creating a foundation for the risotto’s depth.
- Broth Infusion: Methodically incorporate warm broth in incremental stages, stirring consistently and allowing each addition to be fully absorbed, creating a creamy, luxurious texture over 15-20 minutes.
- Final Composition: Remove from heat and fold in reserved mushrooms, cold butter, chives, and Parmesan cheese, creating a velvety, harmonious blend. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to perfect taste.
- Plating and Presentation: Serve immediately in warmed plates, garnishing with additional Parmesan and chives for an elegant, restaurant-quality finish.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Measure and organize all ingredients before starting to ensure smooth, stress-free cooking and professional results.
- Broth Temperature Matters: Keep broth warm but not boiling to help rice absorb liquid evenly and maintain ideal cooking consistency.
- Mushroom Magic: Sauté mushrooms separately to develop deep, golden-brown flavor and prevent risotto from becoming soggy.
- Stirring Technique: Constant, gentle stirring releases rice’s natural starches, creating that signature creamy risotto texture without becoming gluey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg