The first time I tasted risotto, my brother ordered a truffle risotto and insisted that my husband and I try it. A heavenly taste – very memorable. Tonight was my first attempt at making risotto, and I’m declaring it a success – a rich and creamy side dish with layers of flavor and much more affordable than the version sampled in NYC. .
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 shallot, diced
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine (I used a dry vermouth because that’s all I had)
a pinch dried tarragon
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
truffle oil (optional)
Directions
- Warm chicken stock in saucepan.
- Add mushrooms and half of olive oil to another pan. Brown mushrooms then remove from pan.
- Add remaining olive oil and shallot. Cook until just translucent.
- Add rice, stirring until all of the grains are coated in oil. Cook two minutes.
- Add wine and tarragon. Cook until wine is absorbed.
- Add 1/2 cup warm chicken stock, stir, cooking until absorbed. Repeat until all stock has been added.
- Return mushrooms to the pan, added cheese.
- Drizzle with truffle oil.
An accountant by trade and a food blogger since 2009, Lois Britton fell in love with Polish cuisine during the years she lived in Poznań, Poland. As the creator of PolishHousewife.com, she loves connecting readers with traditional Polish recipes. Lois has a graduate certificate in Food Writing and Photography from the University of South Florida. She is the author of The Polish Housewife Cookbook, available on Amazon and on her website.
faithy, the baker
i love mushrooms! these look wonderfully delicious!
Vicki
The first time I tasted risotto, I thought it was really creamy rice…..for years! I love risotto and this looks incredible. I’ve only made it once but went to a William Sonoma cooking demo and learned that even the wine has to be warm or it will prevent the rice from absorbing liquid. I’m ready to try and again.
Lois B
Faithy – I’m with you – love anything with mushrooms!
Vicki – My wine was at room temp. I’m just lucky that I didn’t mess it up.
Monica
I love risotto.. maybe it’s the Italian in me talking.. mmm, no even if I was from the middle of nowhere.. Risotto is the BOMB! If you have left over try making arancini – you will love those more!
Lois B
Monica – thanks for the tip. I’ll try the arancini!