Porcini Risotto

• 400 g risotto rice (Carnaroli, Arborio, ...)
• 60 g dried porcini mushrooms
• 125 ml white wine (or Prosecco)
• 500 ml vegetable broth (simmering)
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (or pecorino romano)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (or 1TB sage, or thyme)
• salt and pepper

1. Cover porcini mushroom with (at first) boiling water (about 150ml). Soak for about 30 minutes. Save soaking liquid for later, but strain through a close meshed sieve or even coffee filter to avoid sand.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic, chopped porcini mushrooms and chopped shallots.
3. Add risotto rice and let fry for about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add white wine (or Prosecco) and stir frequently until wine is absorbed by rice.
5. Now alternately add hot(!) vegetable broth and procini soaking water. (Best 1 ladle at a time until liquid has been absorbed by rice.).
6. Repeat until rice is cooked through but still of creamy texture. Stir frequently. (about 15-20 minutes).
7. Now incorporate 2 TB butter, parsley and parmesan.
8. Salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve topped with parmesan shaves.

risotto rice, porcini mushrooms, white wine, shallots, garlic, parmesan cheese, butter, olive oil, parsley, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/porcini-risotto-467509 (may not work)