Wild Mushroom and Burren Balsamics Truffle Risotto

Susie Hamilton-Stubber

Burren Balsamics

Standard Supplier 23rd September 2019
Susie Hamilton-Stubber

Burren Balsamics

Standard Supplier

Wild Mushroom and Burren Balsamics Truffle Risotto

A comforting bowl of creamy risotto is lifted to another level by the addition of Burren Balsamics' Truffle Infused White Condiment. #umamiheaven

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 200g Arborio Rice
  • 60g Butter
  • 20ml Burren BalsamicsTruffle Infused White Condiment of Modena
  • 50g Shallots peeled and finely chopped
  • 10g Dried Porcini Mushrooms
  • 100g Mixed Mushrooms wiped and chopped
  • 15g Mushroom Paste or Powder
  • 1ltr Vegetable Stock
  • 25g Mascarpone
  • 25g Parmesan finely grated
  • Italian Flat Leaf Parsley chopped
  • Shaved Truffle (optional)

Method

Boil half of the stock and pour over the dried mushrooms allow to soak for 30 minutes.
Melt 20g of the butter in a suitable sized saucepan and add the shallots, cook gently until starting to soften then add the rice.
Stir well to coat the grains then add the vinegar and turn up the heat allowing the vinegar to reduce until almost evaporated.
Carefully add a ladle of the vegetable stock stirring well.
Add the stock paste or powder and continue adding the stock
Carefully decant the mushroom liquor from the dried mushrooms and add gradually.
When the rice is cooked season with a little freshly ground black pepper.
Add in 20g of butter, some parmesan and the mascarpone.
In a frying pan add the last of the butter and heat over a high heat until starting to foam.
Add the mixed mushrooms and sauté until lightly cooked then scatter in the chopped parsley.
Spoon the risotto into warm bowls and then top with the mushroom mixture.
Shave over the truffles if using then serve.

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