Mushroom Risotto

​Preparation Time : 5 mins
Cooking time : 40 mins


Ingredients - to feed 2-3


Handful of chestnut mushrooms, chopped but left chunky
Arborio rice, half a packet
Vegetable stock cube
Boiled water and cold water, approx 4-5 pints
1 clove of garlic
1 onion, sliced
Tablespoon of Olive Oil
Knob of butter
Salt and pepper to season
Parmesan cheese according to taste
Optional
Frozen peas, sweet corn


Method
1. Using a large pan, fry the onion and garlic in the olive oil until slightly golden
2. Add the rice and the butter and stir so that rice is well coated
3 Dissolve the stock cube in a pint of boiled water and add to the pan
4. Stir
5. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper and keep stirring
6. Add more water and any additional ingredients and keep stirring
7. Keep stirring and adding water until the rice is soft. It should have a thick, moist glossy consistency
8. Serve warm with a sprinkle of Parmesan on top, and enjoy!