Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto
So, my second week of holidays and I have to say that I have now totally relaxed. I have also stuffed up my body clock, going to bed at all hours…sleeping during the day and staying up late at night…going back to work next week is going to be hell!
Last night my handsome man and I fell asleep on the couch at around 8:15pm and woke just after midnight…just a wee nap! Of course we were wide awake after that so decided a classic zombie film was in order. “Return of the Living Dead” and a bag of sweet chilli and sour cream potato chips and before we knew it we were hitting the sack at around 4:30am. Needless to say we were fast asleep on the couch later in the afternoon after a day out in the cold.
Groggy with sleep and a glass of wine in hand meant that some pottering in the kitchen was needed. It was cold outside and warm indoors, setting the scene for a creamy risotto. Fresh Asparagus in the fridge and Portabella Mushrooms in the pantry…all set to go. I always use butter – I love butter but you could use oil if you like and make sure you use the best parmesan you can find…It makes all the difference.
Ingredients
- 50 g butter (use oil if you like, about a 1/4 cup)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 3 cm pieces
- 250 g small portabella mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup good parmesan cheese, shredded
- 70g extra butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
Remove from heat and set aside and add to risotto when it is nearly finished cooking.
I love risotto too. It was the perfect meal on a really cold night. Yes, a friend of mine makes her risotto in the oven but I have never tried it…would make it a lot easier not having to stand a stir. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂
Oooh I love risotto. Did you know you can make it in the oven? It turns out great and sooo much easier http://wp.me/p2kuIE-Xd
Mmmm now I have visions of risotto floating in my mind…