How To Cook A Perfect Risotto

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor while being dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

dry white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides similar acidity without alcohol.

Bring chicken stock to a boil over high heat.

Select a tall pot for the risotto to prevent overflow as the rice doubles in size.

Once the stock is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and keep it warm.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Add shallots to the hot oil and cook until translucent.

Add mushrooms and butter, cooking down until soft and tender.

Add garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the mushroom mixture.

Stir in arborio rice until fully coated with the mushroom mixture and toast for 1-2 minutes.

Add a splash of white wine and cook off until absorbed.

Add stock just enough to cover the rice, stirring constantly until absorbed.

Continue adding stock bit by bit until the rice is al dente, about 15-20 minutes.

Check for doneness by pulling a spoon through the risotto; it should slowly ooze back in place.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese until combined.

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