Barley Risotto With Ham And Mushrooms Recipes

BARLEY RISOTTO WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Combine the dried cepes and water in a saucepan. Simmer gently over medium heat until reduced to 6 cups, about 20 minutes. Drain through a sieve lined with cheesecloth, pouring the broth into a small saucepan. Finely chop the mushrooms and set aside. Keep the broth warm over low heat.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottom saucepan. Add the fresh mushrooms. Saute over high heat until golden, but not soft, about 3 minutes. Take the mushrooms out of the pan and set aside. Add the shallots and garlic to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the wine. Increase the heat to medium high and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Add the barley and stir. Ladle in 1/2 cup of the hot broth and stir until all the liquid has been absorbed. Continue adding 1/2 cup of broth at a time, stirring until absorbed, until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Add both the dried cepes and fresh mushrooms and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Beat in the Parmesan. Divide among 4 bowls, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

BARLEY MUSHROOM RISOTTO WITH HAM

Steps:

• In a medium sized pot, over medium high heat, melt the butter in the oil.
• Saute the shallots until soft.
• Add barley and fennel seeds, the salt and pepper and cook until the barley is lightly toasted.
• Add mushrooms, rosemary and wine, stirring until wine has been absorbed.
• Add the stock and bring to a simmer;.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook until barley is tender.
• and almost all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Stir in the ham, Parmesan and parsley.
• Adjust seasonings.
• Serve hot.