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Italian delicacy - "Mushroom Risotto"



Hello readers,
    Today I'm going to share with you an Italian recipe called "Mushroom Risotto". Did you know the health benefits of this dish?  This dish is great source of protein and powerful antioxidant and even cancer fighting properties. Hope you like the information. So let's start.

Ingredients:

1. Arborio Rice- 1-3/4 cup.

2. Shiitake Mushrooms- 200 gm sliced.

3. Low sodium chicken stock-5-6 cups.

4. Butter-50 gm

5. Extra virgin olive oil- 1 tbs.

6. Shallots - 1/3 cup peeled and minced.

7. White wine- 1/4 cup (can use fresh lemon juice instead of wine).

8. Parmesan cheese-1/3 cup grated.

9. Parsley- 2 tbs chopped.

10. Kosher salt- to taste.

11. Black pepper-1/4 tsp.
 

Preparation Method:

Step 1- In a saucepan warm the chicken stock over low heat.

Step 2- Take another saucepan add half portion of butter and olive oil add shallots and mushrooms saute them about 5 minutes (in medium low heat) or until they became dry.

Step 3- Now add rice into it and combine well until rice became light golden color, now add white wine bring it to boil, reduce liquid by half about 5 minutes.

Step 4- Add 1/2 cup stock at a time stirring enough to keep the rice from sticking to the edges, when rice will became dry again have to add 1/2 cup stock. Stirring continuously until the liquid is absorbed, repeat the same process about 15 to 20 minutes. (Always keep the flame in medium low heat during cooking). Taste add little salt. Remove from heat.

Step 5- Add grated Parmesan cheese, pepper, remaining butter and stir.

Step 6 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with grilled chicken.


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