Walnut and mushroom risotto

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Olive oil or 25g; (1oz) butter , about
1 Onion; finely chopped
250 grams Large flat mushrooms; chopped (8oz)
75 grams Chopped walnuts; (3oz)
6 Cloves
¼ teaspoon Grated nutmeg
90 millilitres White wine; (3floz)
400 grams Cooked rice; (13oz)
1 tablespoon Double cream
Salt
Chopped fresh parsley; to garnish

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil or butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and fry gently for 5-10 minutes or until it begins to brown.

2. Add the mushrooms, walnuts and spices and cook for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms have softened, adding a little more oil or butter, if necessary.

3. Add the wine, season with salt and simmer for a further 2 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender. 4. Stir in the rice and cream and heat through gently, stirring constantly.

Remove the cloves, if wished, and serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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NOTES : At one time, this dark spicy risotto was considered an aphrodisiac ! Use large flat mushrooms (the darker the gills the better) as they have plenty of flavour.

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