Creamy Black Truffle Risotto Without Mushrooms
This black truffle risotto is perfectly rich and creamy (with NO cream) with an ultra gourmet feel for a less than gourmet price.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 412kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 shallots minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- ½ cup white wine
- 4 cups chicken stock low or no sodium
- 1 tablespoon truffle zest
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt to taste (eliminate if not using salt free broth)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon black truffle oil for finishing
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil, garlic and shallot. Sauté until the garlic starts to brown slightly, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the arborio rice and cook, stirring periodically, until the rice starts to turn opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the white wine and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of chicken broth and continue stirring often until the broth has almost completely evaporated.
- Repeat with the next 2 cups of chicken broth.
- Add the last cup of chicken broth, salt, pepper and truffle zest and stir until about ½ of the liquid has been absorbed. **Test a grain of rice to see if it's done. It should have just a slight bite in the middle (al dente).
- Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Serve in bowls drizzled with 1 teaspoon of black truffle oil and garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
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Notes
- Reduce the amount of salt used if using salted chicken broth.
- Make sure to continuously stir the risotto as it cooks – this is what helps provide the creamy texture.
- Risotto is best served immediately. While it can be stored in the fridge and reheated, it’s not nearly as good leftover. I don’t recommend making it in advance for parties.
- The black truffle oil can be omitted if preferred. You can leave as is, or drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Any dry white wine can be used. Wine can also be omitted if preferred.
- Use parmigiano reggiano cheese is you can as it will provide the best flavor to the dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 3mg