Mushroom & Pancetta Risotto

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:31:49 GMT

Step 1

Begin with finely chopping the onions & garlic and then slice the mushrooms.

Step 2

In a hot pan add the pancetta and cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy and then put to the side.

Step 3

In the same pan add the butter and once it melts at the mushrooms. Stir for 3-4 minutes until they have sweated down. Add the garlic and fresh thyme and season with salt & pepper. Stir for another minute and then put to the side.

Step 4

Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the pan and add the onion. Sweat down for 1-2 minutes and then add the risotto rice. Taast for a minute and then add the white wine.

Step 5

Stir well to cook out the alcohol and once the rice has absorbed the liquid begin by adding a ladleful of hot chicken stock and stirring well. Once the rice has absorbed the stock, add another ladleful. Repeat the process for 15-20 minutes until the rice is soft and full.

Step 6

Re-add the mushrooms and pancetta. Stir well and add a little butter, tbsp of olive and the grated parmesan.

Step 7

Stir through and then serve.

Step 8

Enjoy!

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