Wild Mushroom Risotto with Thyme and Parmesan

Name: Wild Mushroom Risotto with Thyme and Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1,5 cup Arborio rice; 450 g mixed wild mushrooms, sliced; 6 cup vegetable stock; 0,5 cup dry white wine; 2 shallots, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 0,75 cup grated Parmesan; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

A silky, deeply umami risotto studded with earthy wild mushrooms, finished with butter and aged Parmesan for a luxurious weeknight comfort.

Time: 45 min
Servings: 4
Level: Intermediate
Calories: 438

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Warm 6 cups (1.4 L) vegetable stock in a saucepan over low heat; keep at a bare simmer.
In a wide heavy-bottomed pan, melt 2 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb (450 g) mixed mushrooms and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden, then toss and cook 2 more minutes. Season with salt and set aside.
3 minutes
Lower heat to medium; add 1 tbsp olive oil and sweat the shallots and garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent, not browned.
2-3 minutes
Add 1 1/2 cups (300 g) Arborio rice and toast, stirring, for 90 seconds until the edges look glassy.
Deglaze with 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine and stir until fully absorbed.
Add warm stock one ladle at a time, stirring often, waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding the next. Continue for 16-18 minutes until rice is al dente and creamy.
16-18 minutes
Fold in seared mushrooms, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 3/4 cup grated Parmesan.
Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp cold butter to emulsify (mantecatura), cover 2 minutes, then check seasoning.
2 minutes
Serve immediately in warm bowls with extra Parmesan and cracked pepper.

Chef's tip

Never rinse Arborio rice — its surface starch is what creates that signature velvety texture. And always finish off the heat with cold butter for maximum gloss.