Risotta with Wild Mushrooms and Chives

By Demi

Ingredients

• 1 oz dried mushrooms
• 1 cup hot water
• 6 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 2 cups aborio rice
• 1 cup dry vermouth
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
• 1/3 cup sliced fresh chives
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Place mushrooms in a small bowl; add water and let stand 20 minutes. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon, rinse well, and coarsly chop. Strain mushroom liquid through a fine sieve lined with paper towel or cheesecloth.

Combine broth and mushroom liquid in a medium saucepan; bring just to boil. Reduce heat to low; keep at a simmer.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.

In the same Dutch oven, melt butter. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth; cook, stirring constantly, until absorbed. With ladle, add about 1/2 cup broth mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until most of the broth is absorbed. Continue to add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until liquid is almost absorbed after each addition, about 20 minutes. Stir in the reserved mushrooms; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is al dente but still moist, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in parmesan, chives, and pepper. Serve immediately.