Creamy Mushroom Risotto
  • Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet add olive oil on low simmer, once warm add in diced onion and garlic.

  2. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes over medium heat then add arborio rice.

  3. After toasting for a few minutes add the wine and broth, stirring continuously, until fully absorbed.

  4. Once rice is tender and the risotto is smooth add in sautéed mushrooms.

  5. Top with pesto and sun dried tomatoes if desired!

Cooking with White Wine

Many of us are unaware of the benefits or techniques of using white wine in cooking. White wine has a key role in the flavor development of some dishes.

White wines often have acidic, sharp, sour, or sweet flavors, and the proper one will give your food a well-balanced flavor while also cleansing the palate of overly rich ingredients. Dry wine works best with savory foods. Avoid using sugary white wines like Riesling, Moscato, or Sauternes when cooking.

White wines are ideal for deglazing a skillet after cooking meat or onions, garlic, mushrooms, and other vegetables. Typically, white wines are supposed to lend a touch of acidity to recipes incorporating chicken, fish, seafood, and dairy products. But be careful to choose the appropriate kind.

White wines like Pinot Gris, Semillon, and Sauvignon Blanc bring out the flavors of foods like Monterey Jack, Gruyere, and Parmesan as well as butter and heavy cream. For delicate foods like Mushroom Risotto or delicate Seared Scallops in Lemon Wine Sauce, unoaked Chardonnay can be ideal.

Ways to Use it in Cooking

Deglazing a Pan: After browning the meat, onions, and garlic, take them from the pan and pour a little white wine. Scrape the bits of caramelized food from the bottom of the pan with the end of a wooden spoon or spatula, then proceed with the procedure.

Steaming: To bring out the delicate aromas of fish or seafood and some herbs, add a dash of dry sherry to a skillet.

In a sauce: Deglaze the pan and whisk in some broth, stock, or cream along with a pat or two of butter until the wine has been reduced to a syrupy consistency. When the appropriate consistency is reached, add your favorite seasonings.

If you like our Mushroom Risotto you will love our Creamy Risotto Recipe.

Made with:

RiceSelect® Arborio Rice

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