Savory Chanterelle Porridge
- 1/2 cup long-grain rice, preferably Carolina Gold
- 2 1/2 cups mushroom stock or low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 ounces chanterelles or other wild mushrooms, cleaned and cut into small pieces (about 2 cups)
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as tarragon leaves, chervil and parsley leaves
- In a spice grinder, pulse the rice just until coarsely cracked.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cracked rice with 2 cups of the mushroom stock and bring to a slow simmer.
- Cover and cook over low heat until the stock is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, cook the butter over moderate heat until golden brown.
- Add the shallot and garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chanterelles and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of mushroom stock and the rice and cook, stirring, until the porridge is creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, garnish with the herbs and serve.
longgrain rice, mushroom stock, unsalted butter, shallot, garlic, chanterelles, kosher salt, herbs
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/savory-chanterelle-porridge (may not work)