Shiitake mushroom and milk broth risotto

This is a beautifully gentle risotto recipe which uses an earthy broth made simply from steeping dried shiitake mushrooms - enjoy with fresh herbs and Parmesan

Shiitake mushroom and milk broth risotto

SERVES

2

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

10

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

50

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 20g dried shiitake mushrooms (you can use dried porcini as well)

  • 600ml milk

  • 300ml shiitake steeping water

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 10 black peppercorns

  • ½ onion, peeled

  • 2 shallots, finely sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 100g Parmesan, grated

  • handful of parsley or tarragon, chopped

  • 400g risotto rice

  • 60g butter

  • olive oil

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