Creamy Arborio Risotto with Wild Chanterelles and White Truffle Oil
Slow-stirred Italian Arborio rice simmered in rich vegetable broth with caramelized chanterelle mushrooms, thyme, and Parmigiano.
Chef Elena Rossi
Published on October 21, 2026
Risotto is meditative cooking at its finest. Slowly ladling warm stock into pearly Arborio grains draws out rich natural starches.
Wild chanterelles and cremini mushrooms sautéed in thyme butter provide earthy umami that pairs exquisitely with aged Parmigiano.
A single finishing drizzle of white truffle oil unlocks intoxicating depth right before serving.
Creamy Arborio Risotto with Wild Chanterelles and White Truffle Oil
By Chef Elena Rossi • Published in Quick Dinners
Ingredients10 items
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable or mushroom stock (kept warm)
- 1/2 lb wild chanterelle or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry Italian white wine (Pinot Grigio)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 tsp white truffle oil
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Caramelize Mushrooms
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Sauté mushrooms and thyme over high heat until deeply browned. Transfer to a bowl.
- 2
Toast the Rice (Tostatura)
Sauté shallot and garlic in remaining butter until soft. Add Arborio rice, stirring for 2 minutes until translucent around the edges.
- 3
Deglaze & Simmer Stock
Pour in white wine and simmer until absorbed. Add warm stock one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until creamy and al dente (about 18 minutes).
- 4
Mantecatura (Enrichment)
Remove from heat. Fold in caramelized mushrooms, grated Parmigiano, and white truffle oil. Rest covered 2 minutes before plating.
You Might Also Like
Quick DinnersCreamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Crispy pan-seared chicken cutlets bathed in a velvety garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomato parmesan cream sauce in under 30 minutes.
Quick DinnersNeapolitan Style Margherita Pizza with Basil and Buffalo Mozzarella
Wood-fired style artisan pizza featuring hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella, and aromatic fresh sweet basil.
Quick DinnersMy Date Paid for Dinner — But What Happened Next Left Me Shocked!
When my best friend Mia insisted on setting me up with her boyfriend’s friend, I hesitated. Blind dates weren’t my thing, but she promised he was polite and dependable. His name wa...
