BARLEY RISOTTO WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

Barley Risotto With Wild Mushrooms image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 1h20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 ounces dried cepes
8 cups water
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 pound fresh Portobello or shiitake mushrooms
1 large shallot
1 small clove garlic
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup minced parsley leaves

Steps:

Combine the dried cepes and water in a saucepan. Simmer gently over medium heat until reduced to 6 cups, about 20 minutes. Drain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth, pouring the broth into a small saucepan. Finely chop the mushrooms and set aside. Keep the broth warm over low heat.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottom saucepan. Add the fresh mushrooms. Saute over high heat until golden, but not soft, about 3 minutes. Take the mushrooms out of the pan and set aside. Add the shallots and garlic to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the wine. Increase the heat to medium high and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Add the barley and stir. Ladle in 1/2 cup of the hot broth and stir until all the liquid has been absorbed. Continue adding 1/2 cup of broth at a time, stirring until absorbed, until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Add both the dried cepes and fresh mushrooms and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Beat in the Parmesan. Divide among 4 bowls, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 243 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams