Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil (Printable Version)

Creamy Arborio rice with golden wild mushrooms and aromatic truffle oil finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice & Broth

01 - 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
02 - 5 cups vegetable broth, kept warm

→ Mushrooms

03 - 12 oz mixed wild mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), cleaned and sliced

→ Aromatics

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Cheese & Seasoning

08 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
09 - ¼ cup dry white wine
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Finish

11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - 1–2 tbsp truffle oil
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook 2–3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add wild mushrooms to skillet and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - Stir in Arborio rice and toast 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until grains are well-coated and translucent at edges.
04 - Pour in white wine and stir until almost completely absorbed, about 1 minute.
05 - Add warm vegetable broth one ladleful at a time, stirring frequently. Let each addition absorb before adding the next. Continue 18–22 minutes until rice is creamy and al dente. You may not need all the broth.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 tbsp butter and Parmesan cheese until creamy and melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Divide risotto among plates. Drizzle each serving with truffle oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Rich and velvety texture achieved through traditional stirring techniques.
  • The combination of mixed mushrooms and truffle oil provides deep, earthy umami notes.
  • A versatile vegetarian main dish that feels special enough for any occasion.
02 -
  • Toast the rice thoroughly until the edges are translucent; this prevents the rice from becoming mushy.
  • Don't overcook the rice; it should have a slight bite (al dente) in the center.
  • Add the truffle oil at the very end to preserve its delicate, volatile aroma.
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