Authentic Risotto with Mushrooms and Truffle Oil - Classic Italian Recipe

The video "Classic Italian Risotto Recipe" provides a detailed guide to creating a rich and creamy mushroom risotto. The creator emphasizes the significance of understanding and mastering the techniques involved in making risotto and suggests separating the process into two main phases: preparing and cooking the mushrooms and then making the risotto itself.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup Carnaroli rice
• 4 ounces of Shiitake mushrooms (stems removed, cut in half or quarters)
• Parmesan cheese (as much as you prefer, but around 100 grams recommended)
• 1/3 of an onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Boiling water
• Optional: Truffle oil for topping

Preparation Steps:

1. Prepare and Cook the Mushrooms:

   • Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add the Shiitake mushrooms, and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously.
   • Add salt, butter, and minced garlic. Simmer for an additional minute and set aside.

2. Prepare the Risotto:

   • Grate the Parmesan cheese and mince the onion.
   • Fry the minced onion in olive oil until golden.
   • Add the Carnaroli rice to the onions and briefly fry for about 30 seconds.
   • Pour in the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
   • Add boiling water to cover the rice completely. Continue adding water as it evaporates, until the rice is fully cooked (about 16 minutes).
   • Stir continuously and maintain high heat to cook the rice quickly.

3. Combine and Finalize:

   • Once the rice is ready, add the prepared mushrooms and mix well.
   • Turn off the heat, add the grated Parmesan cheese, and stir vigorously with a ladle in a circular motion to aerate and cream the risotto.
   • Check for salt and adjust if necessary.
   • Serve immediately, optionally topping with truffle oil to enhance the mushroom flavor.

The video stresses the importance of serving risotto immediately after cooking to preserve its texture and warmth. The creator also suggests checking out their Instagram for more recipes and encourages viewers to subscribe for future videos.