SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Harvest Restaurant in Rogersville, Mo., chef Craig von Foerster shares his creamy, savory risotto featuring perfectly sautéed cremini mushrooms and authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
1/2 yellow onion, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup risotto rice (Arborio or Carnaroli)
3 cups water or chicken stock
2 teaspoons salt (for seasoning stock)
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 pound cremini mushrooms, cut into quarters
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 shallot, diced
2 tablespoons butter
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the quartered cremini mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
Cook until all liquid released from the mushrooms reduc