Mushroom Risotto

Description

A traditional veggie dish. Very tasty!

Serves

4

Preparation Time

less than 30 mins

Cooking Time

10 to 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15g/½oz dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 litre/1¾ pints hot vegatable stock
  • 50g/2oz dairy-free margarine
  • 1 onion, very finely chopped
  • 300g/10oz superfine carnaroli risotto rice
  • 100ml/3½fl oz dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 200g/7oz fresh mushrooms, sliced if large
  • 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan type vegan cheese
  • 25g/1oz parsley, chopped
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Put the dried mushrooms in a bowl, pour over enough hot water to cover and leave to soak for 20 minutes.
  • Put the stock in a pan and keep it at simmering point. Melt the margarine in a large pan, add the onion and cook gently for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the rice and stir for a minute or so to coat it in the butter.
  • Pour in half the white wine and let it bubble for a few minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
  • Drain the porcini and squeeze out any excess liquid.
  • Add the porcini to the rice and then start to add the hot stock a ladleful at a time, stirring well between each addition until the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, heat t olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for a minute or so until translucent but not coloured. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they give up their juices.
  • Pour in the remaining white wine and let it bubble for a few minutes so the alcohol evaporates. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the rice is tender and all the stock has been added, remove from the heat and leave to rest for 30 seconds. Stir in the mushrooms, a knob of margarine parmesan and parsley, then season to taste and serve immediately.