Risotto Mix

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • Mix
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 cup dried wild mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (not oil packed)
  • 1/4 cup minced dehydrated dried chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • Risotto
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots or 1/2 cup red onion
  • 3/4 - 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. 1
    For the mix: Layer ingredients in order listed, packing lightly before adding each layer.
  2. 2
    Seal jar, cover top with fabric and attach a gift tag with directions for preparing the risotto.
  3. 3
    In a medium saucepan, heat broth and keep at a simmer.
  4. 4
    Heat oil and butter in a large skillet; add the shallot and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until tender, stir in risotto mix.
  5. 5
    Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until rice glistens.
  6. 6
    Pour about 1/2 cup broth into skillet, cook and stir at medium-low heat until rice absorbs broth, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Add 1/2 cup of broth and repeat; continue until all liquid has been incorporated, rice should be tender but slightly firm at the center.
  8. 8
    When the rice is cooked through, stir in cheese and serve immediately.

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