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                      PORTABELLA MUSHROOM RISOTTO

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Italian
               Rice                             Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                       -----MUSHROOMS-----
  2       lg           Portobello mushrooms (6 oz)
  2       tb           Olive oil
  1       tb           Minced shallot
  2       tb           Balsamic vinegar
                       Salt (to taste)
                       Black pepper (to taste)
                       -----MUSHROOM BROTH-----
  1       t            Minced garlic
  1       t            Minced shallot
  1       tb           Olive oil
  3       oz           Red wine
  4       c            Vegetable stock
                       -----RISOTTO-----
  3       tb           Diced onion
  1       tb           Olive oil
  1       c            Arborio rice
    1/2   ts           Salt
  1       t            Ground black pepper
  1       c            Warm vegetable stock
  1       tb           Olive oil

 To prepare the mushrooms:  Remove stems from
 mushrooms.  Set stems aside for mushroom broth.  Wipe
 the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth. Combine olive
 oil, shallot, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss
 mushroom caps in the mixture to coat well.  Grill or
 broil mushrooms until tender, about 10 minutes.  Cut
 into nickel-size chunks; set aside. (Mushrooms can be
 made ahead and refrigerated).

 To prepare mushroom broth:  Mince reserved mushroom
 stems; set aside. Saute garlic and shallot in the
 olive oil until translucent.  Add minced stems. Saute
 a few minutes more.  Pour in red wine and increase the
 heat, stirring until almost all the wine has
 evaporated. Add stock. Lower the heat and simmer
 uncovered about 25 to 30 minutes or until the liquid
 is reduced by one-fourth.  Set aside.  (Broth can be
 made ahead and refrigerated. Reheat before using in
 risotto.)

 To prepare risotto:  Cook the onion in the oil until
 soft but not browned. Add the rice; stir until it is
 coated.  Cook, stirring, until a toasted aroma
 develops.  Stir in salt and pepper.  Add the reserved
 mushroom stock in several additions, stirring the rice
 frequently and letting most of the stock be absorbed
 before adding more. If you do not have enough mushroom
 stock, finish making risotto with stock. Cook until
 the rice is almost tender and most of the liquid is
 absorbed. Stir in oil and reserved mushrooms.

 Posted by:  Vern Hoffman  GOB&G Hangout (314)423-1662

 Source:  St. Louis Post-Dispatch Magazine  10/29/95



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