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Recipe card
What is risotto?
Risotto is a popular and creamy Italian dish that resembles a rice version of American mac and cheese. This is made using short-grain arborio rice, broth, and seasoning. Risotto is cooked slowly by adding liquid (broth) in a small amount. This procedure makes the rice release its starch, creating a creamy and rich sauce with soft and al dente rice.
What is mushroom risotto?
Mushroom risotto is one of the popular add-ins to the traditional and creamy risotto recipe. The earthy flavor of the mushrooms complements very well with the risotto. You can serve this as an appetizer, a side dish, or as a main dish. I love the traditional method of making mushroom risotto. But if you are in short of time or want to make this for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner then try instant pot mushroom risotto recipe.
Ingredients
Mushroom: You can use white button mushrooms, brown cremini mushrooms, chanterelle, portobello, porcini or combine your favorite variety. Risotto: I have used arborio rice to make this vegetarian risotto. You can also use carnaroli, Vialone Nano and avorio. The amount of liquid content will vary accordingly. Onions: red, white, or yellow, anything will work. You can even use green onions (scallions) instead. Broth: Vegetables, chicken, or any broth you choose will work. Choose low-sodium broth. Or simply use water and bouillon instead of broth. Make sure the broth is hot while using it in the recipe. Butter: For a rich and nutty flavor. See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Step-by-step instructions
Heat broth
Add broth to a pot and heat it on a low flame. The broth should be hot throughout, so always heat a little more than mentioned in the recipe, as it reduces (evaporation) on low heating. Meanwhile, you can start the other steps.
Make garlic butter mushrooms
Heat butter and olive oil in a pan. Add garlic cloves and saute until lightly golden. To this, add mushrooms and saute until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add dried parsley, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes to taste. Mix well. Transfer this to a bowl.
Toast the rice
To the same pan, add olive oil and butter. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes until translucent. Add the rice and saute until it is coated in oil and butter and turns light golden. This may take 2 minutes.
Stir
Add the wine and stir until the wine is absorbed completely. Now, start adding the warm broth. First, add 1./2 cup and stir until the broth is fully absorbed. Continue adding broth ½ cup at a time and stirring until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice becomes tender but still firm to bite (al dente), as you see in the picture. This may take about 20 to 25 minutes. Add parmesan cheese, and season risotto with salt and pepper. Switch off the flame.
How to serve risotto?
You can toss the sauteed garlic butter mushrooms with cooked risotto orAdd the risotto to the serving bowl, top it with garlic butter mushrooms, and garnish with parmesan cheese and pepper flakes.
Chef tips
The broth should be hot, and the risotto should be done on medium-low flame. Don’t be in a rush. I have served this with just 1 pound of mushrooms. You can add up to 2 lb of mushrooms for this amount of risotto, and instead of plain white mushrooms, you can combine portobello and brown mushrooms. For extra flavor, you can also add additional 2 garlic cloves along with onions. Feel free to use green onions (scallions) instead of onions. If you do not have store-bought broth or have no time to make one at home, you can add two bouillion cubes to 5 cups of water mix and then use it in the recipe. To make mushroom truffle risotto, simply use truffle oil instead of olive oil in the recipe. You can skip the wine to avoid the alcoholic taste in the recipe. Do not overcook the risotto. It will make them mushy. Choose low-sodium broth and adjust the seasoning accordingly. For vegan mushroom risotto, skip the butter and increase the olive oil. Add vegan cheese instead of parmesan.
Instant pot mushroom risotto
What to serve with mushroom risotto?
I love to have this mushroom risotto as a complete meal with a glass of beer. You can serve this with pork piccata, grilled or baked chicken thighs, classic shrimp scampi, crispy tofu, garlic butter prawns, pan-seared salmon or simply with some toasted garlic bread.
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