Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Classic Porcini Risotto: Deep savory notes for pasta night or a simple bowl. Collected Foods Umami is the flavor driver.

Serves: 4

Why this spice: Umami mushroom powder gives classic risotto deep forest flavor without soaking a pile of dried fungi.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
• 4–5 cups warm chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp olive oil + 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 tsp Collected Foods Umami Mushroom Powder
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• Optional: 4 oz sautéed fresh mushrooms

Directions

1. Sweat onion in oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Toast rice 1–2 minutes.
2. Add wine; reduce. Stir in umami powder.
3. Add warm broth ladle by ladle, stirring, until rice is creamy and al dente, 18–20 minutes.
4. Finish with remaining butter, Parmesan, and optional mushrooms. Rest 2 minutes before serving.
5. Taste and adjust salt or spice before serving.

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