The chanterelle mushroom includes several species that are orange, yellow, or white. These mushrooms are funnel-shaped and tend to grow wild. The chanterelle mushroom has an almost nutty and peppery flavor. It has a distinct meaty or umami flavor. You can find these mushrooms fresh (or you can find them yourself) at specialty stores or farmers markets, but they are most often sold dried.
There are many ways to prepare chanterelle mushrooms. Fresh mushrooms can be lightly cooked with butter and herbs, while dried mushrooms need to be soaked before cooking. This recipe shows you how to make chanterelle risotto with dried mushrooms.
relevant: Next, let’s take a closer look at portobello mushrooms and enoki mushrooms.
ingredient
- Dried apricots
- White wine – Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio
- Chicken broth – or vegetable broth
- shallot
- garlic
- butter
- thyme
- Rosemary
- Arborio rice
- Parmesan cheese
- Half and half cream
- salt and pepper
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Start by soaking the dried mushrooms in wine and broth for 20 minutes. Then remove the mushrooms from the liquid, reserving the liquid for cooking.
Finely chop the shallots and mince the garlic. Cook the shallots in a tablespoon of butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Then add the garlic, mushrooms, chopped thyme, and rosemary and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pot.
Add the remaining butter to the same pot. Add the rice to the butter and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, until translucent. Now begin adding the wine and stock mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add more as the liquid is absorbed by the rice. After about 20 minutes, most of the liquid will be absorbed by the rice.
Return the vegetables to the risotto pot. Sprinkle with cheese and pour in the cream. Turn off the heat and continue to stir until everything is well combined and hot. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any poisonous mushrooms that look like apricots?
Foxfire or Jack O’Lantern mushrooms are poisonous and look similar to chanterelle mushrooms. They can be confused with each other, so if you’re looking for mushrooms, consult a professional before consuming any species you’re unsure about.
Where do apricot mushrooms grow in the United States?
Apricot mushrooms grow throughout the United States (except Hawaii) and thrive in deciduous forests near water sources. They are difficult to cultivate, so most are found growing and collected in the wild.
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A delicious apricot risotto recipe using dried apricots.
guideline
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Start by soaking the dried mushrooms in wine and broth for 20 minutes. Then remove the mushrooms from the liquid, reserving the liquid for cooking.
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Finely chop the shallots and mince the garlic.
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Sauté the shallots with a tablespoon of butter over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Then add garlic, mushrooms, chopped thyme and rosemary and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove vegetables from the pot.
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Add the remaining butter to the same pan. Add the rice to the butter and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Cook until translucent.
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Now start adding the wine and stock mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add more as the liquid is absorbed into the rice.
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After about 20 minutes, most of the liquid will have been added to the rice and absorbed.
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Return the vegetables to the risotto pot. Sprinkle with the cheese and pour in the cream.
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Turn off the heat and continue to stir until all ingredients are well mixed and hot.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Note
If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
This recipe can be served as a main course for 2 or as a side for 4. The nutritional information is listed as if it were served as a side dish.
nutrition
Nutritional Information
Apricot mushroom
Amount per serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Intake is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
NOTE: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. We recommend using your own nutrition calculations, if applicable.
