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Mushroom Risotto

Name: Mushroom Risotto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 50 g dried porcini mushrooms; 1 litre boiling water, plus extra hot water if needed; 1 vegetable stock cube suitable for 1 litre liquid; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 250 g chestnut or cremini mushrooms, sliced or chopped; 300 g arborio risotto rice, uncooked; 175 ml dry white wine; 25 g butter; 50 g Parmesan or Grana Padano, finely grated and divided; 1 handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped and divided; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Porcini soaking liquid gives this mushroom risotto depth, while gradual additions of stock help the rice turn creamy. Finish with butter, Parmesan and parsley for four dinner portions.

Recipe by Tasty Recipes

Published 2026-09-16

1 hr 5 min4 servings

Timing breakdown · 10 timed stages

Allow about 65 minutes: 20 minutes soaking with chopping done during that time, up to 42 minutes stovetop cooking, and 3 minutes resting. Rice varieties and heat levels affect the final cooking time.

Preparation: 20 min
Cooking: 42 min

Cooking Step 1: 20 minutes
Preparation / waiting Step 2: 5 minutes
Cooking Step 2: 8 minutes
Preparation / waiting Step 3: 1 minute
Cooking Step 3: 3 minutes
Preparation / waiting Step 4: 20 minutes
Preparation / waiting Step 4: 25 minutes
Preparation / waiting Step 5: 3 minutes
Chilling Step 6: 1 hour
Preparation / waiting Step 6: 24 hours

Durations are taken from the method and may overlap. Optional stages are separate from the main meal.

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How to make Mushroom Risotto

01
Soak porcini in the boiling water for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the vegetables. Lift out the softened porcini, squeeze gently and chop. Strain the liquid through a lined sieve, leaving any grit behind. Dissolve the stock cube in it and keep warm.
02
Heat oil in the wide pan over medium heat. Soften onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add both mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes, stirring. Season lightly.
03
Stir in rice for 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until mostly absorbed, about 3 minutes.
04
Add warm stock gradually, stirring frequently and letting each addition mostly absorb before adding more. Start checking rice after 20 minutes; allow up to 25 minutes or longer if needed. Add hot water if stock runs out. Aim for tender grains with a little bite and a loose, creamy consistency.
05
Remove from heat. Fold in butter and half the cheese and parsley. Cover for 3 minutes, stir, then serve with the remaining cheese and parsley.
06
Cool leftovers quickly in small, shallow containers and refrigerate, ideally within 1 hour. Use within 24 hours and reheat only once until steaming hot throughout.

Recipe questions

Is the soaking time included?

Yes. The total includes a 20-minute soak, with chopping done during that period, all stovetop steps and a short final rest. Treat it as an approximate cooking plan, not a guaranteed finish time.

Can I use ordinary long-grain rice?

This recipe is written for arborio risotto rice. Other rice varieties absorb liquid differently, so the quantities and timing should not be treated as a direct swap.

Why strain the porcini liquid?

Dried mushrooms can carry grit. A lined fine sieve catches sediment; avoid pouring the residue from the bottom of the soaking bowl into the rice.

Is this vegetarian or alcohol-free?

Not automatically. Traditional Parmesan and Grana Padano can contain animal rennet, and wine is included. Choose ingredients that meet your needs and do not assume cooking removes all alcohol. This version does not provide a tested wine-free substitution.

Can I make it ahead?

The texture is best when served immediately. For leftovers, follow the rice-specific cooling and 24-hour refrigerator guidance in the method. Reheat just once until hot throughout; do not leave the pan on the counter to cool slowly.

What can I serve with it?

A simple green salad offers a fresh contrast. For a separate vegetable dish, try our roasted cabbage steaks or maple thyme roasted carrots, allowing their own preparation and cooking time.

Cooking & storage

Use the recipe’s specific storage directions when provided. Read the food storage guide for chilling and reheating food, and the measures guide before changing portions or ingredients.