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Risotto: Champagne Risotto

Source of Recipe

Beat That! Cookbook


List of Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped shallots
10 ounces fresh wild mushrooms, sliced
2 cups Arborio short grain rice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
3 cups inexpensive champagne
1 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 cup grated parmesan cheese


Recipe

In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots and mushrooms, and saute for 5 minutes until softened. Add the rice, thyme and salt, and stir for 1-2 minutes. Then keep adding small dollops of water and champagne, stirring until each addition is absorbed and the rice is cooked. The whole process will take 20-30 minutes. As soon as the rice is right consistency, stir in the parsley and cheese, and serve immediately. Serves 6-8.