This recipe uses the Breville Quick Touch™ Microwave - with Smart Settings that take the guess workout out of cooking, reheating and defrosting. Who would've thought you can do a beautiful risotto in the microwave!
Mixed Mushroom Risotto
Ingredients
4 cups chicken stock
40g dried mixed mushrooms
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
40g butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
350g arborio rice
1 cup grated parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Place stock into a large microwave safe bowl or jug and heat on 100% power for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside
Soak dried mushrooms in 1 cup of the heated stock and set aside for 3 minutes to soften. Drain, reserving mushroom infused stock
Place onion, garlic, half the butter and olive oil into a 4l microwave safe deep dish or bowl. Place inside the microwave and select 100% power and dial up 3 minutes. Press START button
Remove from oven and stir in mushrooms. Select 100% power and dial up 2 minutes. Press START button
Add rice and hot stock, cover with 3 layers of cling film and make 3-4 slits into the top with a knife. Alternatively, use a microwave-safe vented lid
Select SMART COOK RICE and use dial up 350g weight. Press START button
When cook time has finished, carefully remove lid and stir in remaining butter and half the parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately topped with parmesan
