Morel Mushroom Risotto
12 Ingredients | 35 Minutes
When the light and delicate flavor of morel mushrooms calls but the weather clings to a chilly gray, morel mushroom risotto will get you out of the quandary of what to make. It makes a lovely side dish with chicken or pork or a light main course with a simple tossed green salad or sautéed greens.
Author:
The Spruce Eats
- 227 grams morel mushrooms
- mint (Optional:)
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp. minced onion (or green onion)
- 1/2 tsp. salt (plus more to taste)
- 300 grams arborio rice
- 118 ml white wine
- 1.18 liters vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp. heavy cream (optional)
- 50 grams Parmesan (or Pecorino cheese, freshly shredded, plus more for garnish)
- chives (Garnish:, or green onions, optional)New Paragraph
PREPARATION
STEP ONE: Prep the mushrooms. Trim any dried ends off the morels. Cut them in half lengthwise and rinse clean with cool water. Drain morels, cut them into lengthwise slices and set aside. Meanwhile bring broth to a simmer and cut mint, if you want to use it, into chiffonade.
STEP TWO: Cook the mushrooms. Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 1 minute. Add the morel mushrooms and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring, until the morels release their liquid, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the wine and stir until it is completely absorbed and evaporated. Add 1 cup of the hot broth and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is almost completely absorbed. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and letting the liquid absorb between additions.
STEP THREE: Continue adding broth until the rice is tender but still firm, about 25 minutes. You may not need the last 1/4 cup of broth. When the rice is cooked, add the cream, remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Add salt to taste, if you like. Divide the risotto among 4 wide, shallow bowls and garnish with mint and chives or green onion, if you like. Serve and enjoy!
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