# Mushroom risotto (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Mushroom Risotto Recipe!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.28 per serving, ~$9.85 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.72* per serving (84%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 cups chicken stock (960ml) chicken stock
- 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced (280g) shiitake mushrooms
- 2 medium shallots shallots
- 2 tbsp. olive oil olive oil
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter unsalted butter
- 1 cup arborio rice (220g) arborio rice
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (40g) parmesan cheese
- 1 cup dry white wine (240ml) dry white wine
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. kosher salt kosher salt
- 1 tbsp. chives chives

## Steps

1. [0:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=4s) Pour four cups of chicken stock into a medium pot and bring to a boil.
2. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=30s) Slice ten ounces of shiitake mushrooms.
3. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=88s) Finely chop two medium shallots.
4. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=139s) Heat two tablespoons of olive oil and two tablespoons of unsalted butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
5. [3:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=185s) Add the chopped shallots to the Dutch oven and cook for about two minutes until tender.
6. [4:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=249s) Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for five to seven minutes until softened and changed in color.
7. [5:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=309s) Grate half a cup of parmesan cheese.
8. [5:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=319s) Add one cup of arborio rice to the Dutch oven and cook while stirring frequently for three to four minutes until translucent.
9. [7:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=423s) Pour one cup of dry white wine into the pot and stir until the wine is completely evaporated.
10. [7:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=434s) Season with half a teaspoon of ground black pepper and one teaspoon of kosher salt.
11. [7:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=445s) Add the warm chicken stock in half-cup increments, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed before adding more.
12. [11:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=693s) Remove the pot from the heat once the rice is tender and properly cooked.
13. [11:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=694s) Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted.
14. [11:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=700s) Stir in one tablespoon of chopped chives and mix well.
15. [12:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju9H1RlYNxk&t=728s) Serve the mushroom risotto in bowls garnished with extra cheese and chives.

## Equipment

- medium pot
- chef knife
- cutting board
- Dutch oven
- wooden spoon
- rasp grater
- ladle
- measuring cups

## What the video didn't say

- exact cooking temperature of burner
- cooking times for stock reduction beyond general guideline

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