ALOHA Mushroom Risotto is a classic dish known for its creamy texture and rich, savory flavor. Risotto in general is a Northern dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. Aloha rice is a grain rice with a high starch content is typically used to make risotto. The key to a delicious Aloha’s Mushroom Risotto lies in the slow cooking process. The addition of Aloha mushrooms adds an earthy and natural flavor to the dish, making it a favorite among both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Aloha Mushroom risotto is loved for its creamy texture and rich earthy flavor. Here’s a simple recipe for making Mushroom Risotto.
Aloha’s Mushroom Risotto Recipe:
| Ingredients: 1 ½ cup Aloha Jasmine Rice, 4 cups chicken or vegetable Soup, kept warm. 1 cup mushrooms like: Pieces & Stems, Whole Mushrooms, and Sliced Mushrooms. 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 tablespoons unsalted butterSalt and black pepper to taste |
Instructions:
This whole process will take maximum 30 minutes.
| Prepare Broth Heat the chicken or vegetable broth in a saucepan and keep it warm over low heat. | Sauté Mushrooms In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. | Sauté Onions and Garlic In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. | Toast Rice Add the Aloha Jasmine rice to the pan and stir to coat it with the oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice becomes slightly translucent. | Add Broth Begin adding the warm broth. Allow the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and cooked to al dente texture. |
| Finish the Risotto Stir in the sautéed mushrooms and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add butter and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the risotto is creamy and has a smooth consistency. | Season and Garnish Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. | Serve and Enjoy Serve the mushroom risotto immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your homemade ALOHA Mushroom Risotto, a comforting and flavorful dish that makes for a delicious main course or side dish! | ||