Porcini Risotto

lazyme's Note:

Porcini mushrooms have such a nice earthy flavor in this risotto. The addition of caramelized onions and a little bit of cognac really make it special. From Bon Appetit.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, reconstituted in
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup cognac
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion. Cover and cook until golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
2. Add rice, porcini, 1 cup porcini soaking liquid, 4 cups broth, and cognac. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer uncovered until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, stirring occasionally and adding broth if dry, about 20 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Pass parmesan cheese separately.

Reviews

[PKG]

Fail-proof risotto! I've always been intimidated by risotto recipes and this takes the fear out of it. I skipped the parmesan cheese as I don't think it needed it. This is very savory, warm and comforting. In the future I would like to try this recipe again by adding the broth 1 cup at a time (and constantly stirring and watching it), instead of the liquid all at once. This is a keeper. Thanks for taking the fear out of making risotto! :)

[La_Paty]

My first try making risotto though I've had porcini risotto before. This was creamy, earthy, flavorful and I skipped the cognac as well. My daughter thinks I'm a genius - even though we both know I tipped the hand with the broth - but scooped some out for gravy and the risotto still was perfect. A pre-teen says THANKS!

[Debber]

Combined this one with No Zee French Rice Pilaf for one Fantabulous creation to add to our French Dinner tonight! Skipped (almost wrote "sipped") the cognac, but would like to try that NEXT TIME--can only imagine how GREAT that would be! Mmm... *Made for ZWT 3 French Region*