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Risotto ai Funghi Porcini

Creamy rice with porcini mushrooms.
340

Calories

(kcal)
60

Glycemic

Index
9

Protein

(gms)
3

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

ENTREE

(620)

VEG

(649)

ITALIAN

(112)

2.5k
1m
5.1k
1.9k

Description

Risotto ai Funghi Porcini is an Italian rice dish made with creamy Arborio rice and porcini mushrooms. It's cooked slowly in broth, often with onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese for added flavor. This rich, savory dish is popular in autumn when porcini mushrooms are in season.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Arborio rice

300

Grams

Porcini mushrooms

150

Grams

Olive oil

2

Tablespoons

Onion

1

Medium

Garlic

2

Cloves

White wine

100

Milliliters

Vegetable broth

1

Liter

Parmesan cheese

50

Grams

Butter

50

Grams

Salt

0

To taste

Black pepper

0

To taste

Parsley

2

Tablespoons

Preparation steps:

1. Soak dried porcini mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes.
2. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid, and chop them.
3. Heat broth in a saucepan and keep it warm.
4. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan.
5. Add chopped onion and saute until translucent.
6. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly.
7. Add chopped porcini mushrooms and saute for a few minutes.
8. Stir in Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes.
9. Pour in white wine and cook until absorbed.
10. Gradually add warm broth, stirring constantly.
11. Add reserved mushroom soaking liquid, avoiding sediment.
12. Continue adding broth and stirring until rice is creamy.
13. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
14. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
15. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini

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