Risotto Tartlets with Morels and Chanterelles

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time:30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Saucepan with thick bottom
  • Serving rings (approx. 10 cm diameter)
  • Plates

Ingredients

  • 75 g dried morel mushrooms
  • 300 g chanterelle mushrooms
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 spring onions thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil
  • 300 g risotto rice
  • 1 dl dry white wine
  • 7 ½ dl chicken broth from bouillon cube
  • 25 g butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 25 g Parmesan cheese shaved
  • Green salad for serving

Instructions

  • Soak the dried morel mushrooms in hot water according to the package instructions for about 30 minutes.
  • Drain them, strain the soaking liquid, and set it aside.
  • Rinse the morel mushrooms thoroughly under cold water, then squeeze out any excess moisture.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the chanterelle mushrooms until all the liquid has evaporated.
  • Remove them from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat another 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the morel mushrooms and minced garlic for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the chanterelle mushrooms, 5 tablespoons of the reserved soaking liquid, and heat through.
  • Keep the mushroom mixture warm.
  • In a saucepan with a thick bottom, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the chopped shallots for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the risotto rice and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until the rice becomes translucent.
  • Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.
  • Gradually add the remaining soaking liquid and chicken broth to the rice, cooking the risotto for 20-25 minutes until it’s tender.
  • Stir in the mushroom mixture and butter, then season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Place a serving ring (approximately 10 cm in diameter) on a plate and fill it with 1/4 of the risotto mixture.
  • Press gently and remove the ring carefully.
  • Repeat to make 3 more tartlets.
  • Shave Parmesan cheese over the top of each tartlet and garnish with sliced spring onions.
  • Serve with a side of green salad.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair these savory tartlets with a medium-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio. The earthy flavors of the mushrooms will complement the wine’s acidity and fruitiness. For a non-alcoholic option, serve with sparkling water infused with a squeeze of lemon or lime.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian