A Very Wintery Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Learn how to make a very wintery mushroom risotto with this recipe that captures the essence of seasonal flavors. The rich umami stock from rehydrated dried mushrooms forms the base of this comforting dish, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 liter of stock 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Umami Stock:
- 30g dried mushrooms (shiitake, porcini, or mix)
- 1 liter water
Additional Stock Ingredients:
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
- 1 stalk of celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1–2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Submerge the dried mushrooms in 2 cups of boiling water for 20–30 minutes.
- Step 2: Strain the mushroom liquid, reserving it for the stock.
- Step 3: Roughly chop the softened mushrooms.
- Step 4: Sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Step 5: Add mushrooms, reserved liquid, water, bay leaf, thyme, and soy sauce. Simmer.
- Step 6: Simmer stock for 30–45 minutes, skimming foam.
- Step 7: Strain stock, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Step 8: Cool stock before storing in jars.
Notes
- Use the umami stock as a flavorful base for various dishes.
- Experiment with different mushroom varieties for varied flavor profiles.
- Adjust salt and pepper to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mushroom risotto, umami stock, vegetarian, Italian cuisine, comfort food
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