Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Risotto Recipe | Italian Risostto Recipe | Easy Healthy Recipes
Mushroom Risotto is an Italian dish, which is very healthy and tasty. This classic Italian dish is cooked very slowly in a broth until the ingredients blend together to become a soft, cheesy and silky texture which just slides down the gullet. The main ingredient is arborio rice which is North Italian rice. This is a one pot dish which can be prepared as a wholesome meal. Arborio rice can be replaced with brown rice. Any variety of Risotto can be prepared with the vegetables of your choice.
INGREDIENTS
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ARBORIO RICE |
1 CUP |
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OLIVE OIL |
FOR SAUTING |
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BUTTER |
2 TBSP |
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ONION CHOPPED |
¼ CUP |
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GARLIC CHOPPED FINELY |
4 CLOVES |
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VEG STOCK |
1 LITRE |
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CAPSICUM CHOPPED |
½ CUP |
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MUSHROOMS CHOPPED |
1 CUP |
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FRESH CREAM |
3 TBSP |
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CHEESE GRATED |
¾ TBSP |
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SALT |
PER TASTE |
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PEPPER |
PER TASTE |
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OREGANO |
PER TASTE |
HOW TO MAKE
- In a pan, add olive oil and butter and let it melt.
- As it melts, add onion, garlic and capsicum and saute them well.
- When the ingredients turn lightly brown, add the Arborio rice and pour the vegetable stock.
- Let it boil and cook on a slow flame. Stir occasionally until half cooked.
- Then add salt, chopped mushrooms and capsicum.
- Keep mixing it slowly.
- When the water evaporates and the dish reaches the required consistency (semi solid)and leaves the side of the pan, add fresh cream, grated cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.
- It is ready to be plated. Garnish it with oregano and herbs of your own taste.