Mushroom Risotto

Hello!

Food is a great way to get to know people, so what could be better than a night of cooking with a great friend? Today Bahareh and I tried our luck at making risotto and hoped for a better result than her self-described "cardboard tasting" first attempt. Turns out the key is in the rice. So here are a couple of tips and tricks for making this delicious dish.

Tip #1: The key is patience. Risotto may take a while, but it's definitely worth the wait!

What you'll need:
1/3 white onion
4-5 button mushrooms (optional)
1 cup arborio rice
1L chicken broth
(up to 2 cups water)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Tip #2: Arborio rice is the key to making creamy risotto. Don't substitute this ingredient!

Tip #3: Risotto is great because you can add in whatever other ingredients you have. Don't like mushrooms? Peas and corn are also popular. Have fun experimenting :D

1. Chop and sauté the onion and mushrooms

2. Add rice and cook until slightly clear

3. Add chicken broth 1/2 cup at a time and stir constantly until it's absorbed
4. Add up to 2 cups of water, 1/2 cup at a time, until the rice is soft

5. Stir in parmesan cheese

Enjoy!

Caitlin