Miso Risotto with Truffle Infused Shitake
The Miso Risotto with Truffle Infused Shitake is a visually captivating fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors. Served in a bowl, the risotto boasts a creamy, umami-rich miso base, adorned with plump grains of Arborio rice. The dish is elevated with earthy, truffle-infused shitake mushrooms, creating a harmonious blend of Italian risotto and Japanese umami. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh chives and a drizzle of truffle oil, each plate is a work of art that celebrates the marriage of two culinary worlds.
- 1 1/2 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- garlic (2 cloves, minces)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups shitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons truffle oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- fresh chives (chopped)
- Sauté Aromatics
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Toast Rice
Add Arborio rice to the pan, toasting it for 2-3 minutes until the edges become translucent.
- Deglaze with Wine
Pour in the white wine, stirring until absorbed.
- Add Miso Paste
Dissolve miso paste in a cup of warm vegetable broth, then add it to the rice along with nutritional yeast.
- Cook Risotto
Gradually add the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently. Continue until the rice is creamy and cooked to al dente.
- Season
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let it rest.
- Sauté Shitake
In a separate pan, sauté shitake mushrooms in truffle oil until they release their moisture.
- Season with Umami
Add soy sauce, mirin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and infused with truffle flavors.
- Serve
Spoon the miso risotto into bowls, topping it with a generous portion of truffle-infused shitake.
- Garnish
Garnish with fresh chives and drizzle a bit of extra truffle oil.
- Enjoy
Enjoy this unique blend of Italian-Japanese flavors in every creamy, truffle-infused bite. The Miso Risotto with Truffle Infused Shitake is a culinary journey that transcends cultural boundaries.