Description
A comforting and luxurious risotto featuring the rich flavors of cremini and shiitake mushrooms, complemented by the sweetness of fennel pollen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini and shiitake)
- 1 tablespoon fennel pollen
- 1 sweet onion or shallot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a separate pot, keep your broth warm but not boiling.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the mushrooms: Toss the mushrooms into the skillet, sprinkle with a little salt, and cook until they’ve released their juices and are golden brown.
- Toasting the rice: Add the Arborio rice to the skillet and stir continuously for about 2 minutes, until the grains are coated and lightly toasted.
- Deglaze with wine: Pour in your white wine, stirring until it’s mostly evaporated.
- Gradual broth addition: Start adding the warmed broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Creamy finish: Once the rice is al dente, remove it from heat. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fennel pollen, folding gently to combine.
- Serve: Let it sit for a few minutes before plating, garnishing with additional Parmesan and fennel fronds.
Notes
Stir consistently to achieve a creamy texture. Avoid adding too much broth at once.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: risotto, mushroom risotto, fennel pollen, comfort food, Italian cuisine