Roasted Mushroom Risotto

Taking the time to make a mushroom broth from reconstituted dried mushrooms and roasting fresh mushrooms seems like a lot of work for such a humble dish. But the steps are simple and can be prepared a day or two in advance, leaving only a simple half-hour project of making the risotto.

Most mushroom varieties can be used for this recipe, ranging from brown chestnut mushrooms to freshly foraged porcini mushrooms. I make a mixture of mushrooms that I can find when the urge for a mushroom risotto strikes me because the different flavors and textures add another layer of

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Taking the time to make a mushroom broth from reconstituted dried mushrooms and roasting fresh mushrooms seems like a lot of work for such a humble dish. But the steps are simple and can be prepared a day or two in advance, leaving only a simple half-hour project of making the risotto.

Most mushroom varieties can be used for this recipe, ranging from brown chestnut mushrooms to freshly foraged porcini mushrooms. I make a mixture of mushrooms that I can find when the urge for a mushroom risotto strikes me because the different flavors and textures add another layer of interest and satisfaction.

Difficulty: moderate
Yield:  enough for about 6-8 servings