Best 12 Morel Mushroom And Wild Rice Risotto Recipes

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Morel mushrooms are a highly sought-after delicacy known for their unique flavor and aroma. Combining them with wild rice in a creamy risotto dish creates a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to make an unforgettable morel mushroom and wild rice risotto, showcasing the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-ounce dried morel mushrooms
1/2 pound fresh porcini or cremini mushrooms
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces pancetta, diced
1/2 cup chopped shallots (3 shallots)
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Place the dried morels in a bowl and pour 2 cups boiling water over them. Set aside for 30 minutes. Scoop the morels from the water with a slotted spoon, reserving the liquid. You should have 2 cups; if not, add water to make 2 cups. Drain the morels and rinse once more. If some of the mushrooms are large, cut into 2 or 3 pieces. Pour the mushroom liquid through a coffee filter or paper towel, discarding the gritty solids. Set the mushrooms and the liquid aside separately.
  • Meanwhile, remove and discard the stems of the porcini and rub any dirt off the caps with a damp paper towel. Dont rinse them! Slice thickly and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the chicken stock with the 2 cups of reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a simmer.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the pancetta and shallots over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the morels and porcini and saute for another 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 full ladles of the chicken stock mixture to the rice plus the saffron, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer over low heat until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue to add the stock mixture, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry before adding more of the stock mixture. Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 25 to 30 minutes total. When done, the risotto should be thick and creamy and not at all dry. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Serve hot in bowls with extra cheese.

RISOTTO WITH MORELS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces dried morels
2 cups hot water
3 1/2 to 4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/3 cup dry white wine
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put the morels in a small bowl, add the water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes. Drain the morels, reserving the liquid. Mix the liquid with the stock and place in a saucepan. Keep at a low simmer.
  • Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium-low heat until tender but not brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring, a few minutes until the rice begins to whiten. Add the wine and the morels. Stir.
  • Gradually add the simmering stock, about half a cup at a time, stirring constantly. Add additional stock as each ladleful becomes absorbed into the rice. Continue adding the stock until the rice has swelled and is al dente. Continue to cook, stirring, another minute or so. The rice should be just tender and moistened with a thickened sauce.
  • Serve dusted with Parmesan cheese.

WILD MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups Arborio rice
5 ounces wild mushrooms, cooked and coarsely chopped, approximately 3/4 cup
7 ounces asparagus, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces, approximately 1 1/2 cups
2 ounces grated Parmesan, approximately 1/2 cup
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • In an electric kettle or medium saucepan with a lid, combine chicken broth and white wine and heat just to simmering. Keep warm.
  • In a large 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and sweat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the grains are translucent around the edges. Be careful not to allow the grains or the onions to brown.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add enough of the wine and chicken stock just to cover the top of the rice. Stir or move the pan often, until the liquid is completely absorbed into rice. Once absorbed, add another amount of liquid just to cover the rice and continue stirring or moving as before. There should be just enough liquid left to repeat 1 more time. It should take approximately 35 to 40 minutes for all of the liquid to be absorbed. After the last addition of liquid has been mostly absorbed, add the mushrooms and asparagus and stir until risotto is creamy and asparagus is heated through. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Taste and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • *Cook's Note: If fresh wild mushrooms are not available, reconstituted dried mushrooms can be used instead. Place 2 ounces of dried mushrooms into a bowl and cover with warm water. Allow to sit for about 30 minutes or until all the mushrooms are soft and pliable.

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO



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Wild-mushroom risotto has a delicate taste when made with fresh mushrooms, and a rich, wintry flavor if you combine fresh and dried.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 to 8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1/4 ounce dried wild mushrooms, such as porcini
9 ounces assorted fresh wild mushrooms
7 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for grating or shaving
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat stock in pan over medium heat. Add dried mushrooms; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon; chop finely. Keep stock at a simmer over medium heat.
  • Remove stems from fresh mushrooms; chop finely. Slice caps 1/4 inch thick. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add mushroom caps; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl. To pan, add remaining 6 tablespoons oil, mushroom stems, and shallots. Cook, stirring, until translucent. Add rice; cook, stirring, until rice begins to sound like glass beads, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add wine. Cook, stirring, until wine is absorbed by rice. Using a ladle, add 3/4 cup hot stock to rice. Using a wooden spoon, stir rice constantly, at a moderate speed. When rice has absorbed most but not all of liquid and mixture is just thick enough to leave a clear wake behind the spoon when stirring, add another 3/4 cup stock.
  • Continue adding stock in this manner, stirring constantly, until rice is mostly translucent but still opaque in center. Continue cooking until rice is al dente, but not crunchy. As rice nears doneness, watch carefully; add smaller amounts of liquid. The mixture should be thick enough that grains are suspended in liquid the consistency of heavy cream. The risotto will thicken slightly when removed from heat.
  • Add dried mushrooms and mushroom caps; warm over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Divide among four bowls; grate Parmesan over risotto. Serve immediately.

RISOTTO WITH DRIED WILD MUSHROOMS



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A very creamy rice. Use whatever dried mushrooms you have available such as oyster, shitake, chanterelle or even morels if you feel extravagant!

Provided by Jan in Lanark

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup dried mushroom
4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups mushroom stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/2 cup heavy cream (35%)
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat stock to boiling, remove from heat and add dried mushrooms. Let stand for 15 minutes, strain mushrooms, and reserve liquid. Chop mushrooms roughly.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan and add the onions and garlic.Saute gently for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and coat with the oil. Pour in the wine and simmer, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in mushrooms. Add reserved stock by the ladleful, stirring until the liquid is absorbed and continue in this way until all the stock is absorbed and the rice is plump and tender.
  • Add the green onions, cheese and cream. season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.6, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 72.8, Carbohydrate 84.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 9

INA GARTEN WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO



Ina Garten Wild Mushroom Risotto image

This is the first risotto I ever made and it is wonderful. I would be happy to pay for it in a restaurant or serve it to company but only if I wanted them to come back. It is one or the best things I have ever made.

Provided by Dixie from Kansas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 12 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ounce dried morel (I used Shiitake)
8 ounces fresh porcini mushrooms or 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces pancetta, diced
1/2 cup shallots, chopped or 3 shallots
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Place the dried morels in a bowl and pour 2 cups boiling water over them. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop the morels from the water with a slotted spoon, reserving the liquid. You should have 2 cups; if not, add water to make 2 cups.
  • Drain the morels and rinse once more. If some of the mushrooms are large, cut into 2 or 3 pieces. Pour the mushroom liquid through a coffee filter or paper towel, discarding the gritty solids. Set the mushrooms and the liquid aside separately.
  • Meanwhile, remove and discard the stems of the porcini and rub any dirt off the caps with a damp paper towel. Dont rinse them! Slice thickly and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the chicken stock with the 2 cups of reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a simmer.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the pancetta and shallots over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the morels and porcini and saute for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter.
  • Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 full ladles of the chicken stock mixture to the rice plus the saffron, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer over low heat until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Continue to add the stock mixture, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry before adding more of the stock mixture. Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 25 to 30 minutes total. When done, the risotto should be thick and creamy and not at all dry. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Serve hot in bowls with extra cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.5, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 793.1, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 13.3

RISOTTO WITH WILD RICE



Risotto With Wild Rice image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups hot beef or chicken stock
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup Italian arborio rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring one-and-one-fourth cups of the stock to a boil in a small saucepan, add the wild rice, cover tightly and allow to cook until the rice is tender and nearly all the liquid has been absorbed, about 40 minutes.
  • While the wild rice is cooking, heat the butter or oil in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the onion and cook slowly until tender but not brown. Add the arborio rice and stir well.
  • Begin adding the remaining stock, half a cup at a time, stirring constantly and adding more stock as each portion is absorbed by the rice. After 20 to 25 minutes all the stock should have been added and the rice should be just tender. Remove from heat.
  • When the wild rice has finished cooking, fold it in along with any liquid remaining in the pan. Gently reheat the risotto if necessary, season to taste and serve at once with Parmesan cheese.

WILD RICE WITH WILD MUSHROOMS



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One surprise to Europeans who settled the plains was the abundance of wild mushrooms, including morels, chanterelles, and other varieties familiar from home. Free for the picking, the mushrooms were hung on strings and dried, providing a winter's worth of eating. Wild rice (actually a grass seed) is a New World native that combines well with the earthy mushrooms the French cèpes.

Categories     Mushroom     Rice     Side     Thanksgiving     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups canned chicken broth
3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed under cold water
1 1/4 cups wild rice, rinsed under cold water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
9 medium crimini or button mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring broth to boil in small saucepan. Remove from heat; add porcini mushrooms and let stand until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid. Finely chop porcini.
  • Bring medium saucepan of water to boil. Add rice, salt and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until rice is almost tender, about 45 minutes. Drain; discard bay leaves. (Porcini and rice can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover porcini, soaking liquid and rice separately and refrigerate.)
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, garlic, marjoram, thyme and porcini and sauté 5 minutes. Add crimini mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add rice and reserved porcini soaking liquid, discarding sediment in bottom. Simmer until almost all liquid absorbed but mixture is still moist, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO



Wild Mushroom Risotto image

Provided by Vilma Rozansky

Categories     Herb     Mushroom     Rice     Vegetarian     Dinner     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California

Yield 6 First-Course or 4 Main-Course Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 14 1/2-ounce cans vegetable broth
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 pound assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, crimini and stemmed shiitake), sliced
1 cup arborio rice* or medium-grain rice
1/2 cup dry Sherry
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable broth to simmer in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low; cover and keep broth hot.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter with olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add wild mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender and juices are released, about 8 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat. Add Sherry and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 3/4 cup hot vegetable broth and simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining hot vegetable broth 3/4 cup at a time, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently until rice is just tender and mixture is creamy, about 20 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh thyme. Serve warm.
  • *Arborio, an Italian short-grain rice, is available at Italian markets and at many supermarkets nationwide.

ASPARAGUS AND MOREL RISOTTO



Asparagus and Morel Risotto image

Morel mushrooms and asparagus are both in season during the spring and complement one another perfectly. A risotto is the perfect way to enjoy these two flavorful ingredients together.

Provided by chefdaniel

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ½ cups chicken stock
¼ cup olive oil, or more to taste, divided
¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
½ pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces on the bias
⅓ pound fresh morel mushrooms, halved
1 shallot, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
¼ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons high-quality balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Place chicken stock in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until butter starts to bubble. Add asparagus and morel mushrooms; saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with any accumulated juices.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in the same saucepan. Add shallot; cook and stir until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in arborio rice and cook until it starts to toast, about 1 minute. Pour in wine and cook until evaporated. Stir in thyme.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the simmering stock over the rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until stock is absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock until rice is tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Stir in asparagus and mushrooms with their juices and continue until flavors combine, about 3 minutes more.
  • Remove rice from the heat. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with balsamic vinegar and additional olive oil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 747.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

WILD MUSHROOM & RICOTTA RICE WITH ROSEMARY & THYME



Wild mushroom & ricotta rice with rosemary & thyme image

Dried porcini mushrooms give this risotto-inspired dish an umami flavour hit, finished with creamy ricotta, grated hard cheese and herbs

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

15g dried porcini mushrooms
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
200g pack small button mushrooms
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp chopped rosemary
3 garlic cloves , sliced
170g brown basmati rice
2 leeks , washed and sliced
50g ricotta
15g vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese , finely grated
parsley , to serve

Steps:

  • Put the dried mushrooms in a measuring jug and pour over 800ml boiling water. Stir in the balsamic and bouillon. Leave to soak.
  • Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan and fry the onion for 8 mins until soft and golden. Add the button mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, garlic and black pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 mins. Pour in the dried mushrooms and liquid, then stir in the rice and leeks.
  • Cover and leave to simmer for 30 mins until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender but still nutty. Remove from the heat, then stir in the ricotta and grated cheese, and serve scattered with parsley leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

MUSHROOM WILD RICE DISH



Mushroom Wild Rice Dish image

With its nutty texture and visual appeal, you'll turn to this hearty side whenever a rice dish is in order. I've served this for more than 30 years and, over time, have learned to make enough for leftovers to be sent home with family members.-Virginia Peter, Winter, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 55 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute the mushrooms, onion and almonds in drippings until vegetables are tender; stir into rice mixture. Add bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh morels. Fresh morels have a more intense flavor and a better texture than dried morels. If you can't find fresh morels, you can use dried morels, but be sure to soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before using.
  • Clean the morels thoroughly. Morels can be dirty, so it's important to clean them thoroughly before using. To clean them, rinse them under cold water and then gently brush them with a soft brush to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Slice the morels thinly. Slicing the morels thinly will help them to cook evenly. If you're using large morels, you may want to slice them in half or even quarters.
  • Use a good quality wild rice. Wild rice has a nutty flavor that pairs well with morels. When choosing a wild rice, look for one that is fresh and has a good color.
  • Cook the risotto slowly and carefully. Risotto is a delicate dish that requires patience and care. Be sure to cook the risotto slowly and stir it frequently to prevent it from sticking to the pot.
  • Season the risotto to taste. Risotto should be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Be careful not to over-season the risotto, as this can overwhelm the delicate flavor of the morels.

Conclusion:

Morel mushroom and wild rice risotto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The rich flavor of the morels and the nutty flavor of the wild rice pair perfectly together, and the creamy texture of the risotto makes it a truly luxurious dish. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy morels, this risotto is definitely worth a try.

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