LEMON, LEEK AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO

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Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz leeks, trimmed .
2/3 c parmesan cheese, grated .
6 tbsps butter .
2 tbsps olive oil .
1 3/4 c arborio rice .
8 oz mushrooms .
3 garlic cloves, crushed .
1 large onion, roughly sliced .
1/8 c chives, sliced .
1/8 c parsley, sliced .
1 lemon, juice & zest of, grated .
5 c vegetable stock, hot

Steps:

  • Step #1 Wash the leeks well. Step #2 Slice in half lengthwise & roughly chop. Step #3 Wipe the mushrooms with paper towels & roughly chop. Step #4 Heat the oil In a large-ish saucepan & cook the garlic for 1 min. Step #5 Add the leeks, mushrooms & salt & pepper to taste. Step #6 Cook over med-heat/flame for about 10 mins or until softened & browned. Step #7 Remove from pan & set aside. Step #8 Add 2 tbsp of the butter to th epan & cook the onion over med-heat/flame for about 5 mins. Step #9 Stir in the arborio rice & cook for 1 min. Step #10 Add 1 ladleful of hot stock to the pan & cook carefully, stirring every once in awhile, until all the liquid is absorbed. Step #11 Add another ladleful as each previous one is absorbed, this should take about 25 mins. Step #12 The risotto will turn thick & creamy. Step #13 The rice should be tender but not sticky. Step #14 Just before serving, stir in the the leek & mushroom mixture along with the remaining butter, 3 tbsp of the lemon juice, grated lemon zest, half of the parmesan & the herbs. Step #15 Serve & sprinkle with the remainder of the parmesan & herbs.

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