Porcini Walnut Risotto

Oh, well… tonight I was supposed to cook for guests a nice (well, hopefully) risotto… but since the guest didn’t turn up I decided to share this recipe with you instead.

To tell you the truth, the recipe comes from ChocolateAndZucchini, and she explains it much better than I could ever do. So use hers for reference.

I’ll just tell you a few anecdotes together with my variations on the theme.
First variation is the rice type. Yes because I just returned from the loco Sainsbury’s, to find out that I bought all ingredients and more… but no rice! Clever, clever boy.
As every good Italian boy I had some rice at home though, so instead of Arborio rice I’ll be using wholemeal… you can call that a challenge.

Stock, porcini, onion, garlic, oil… so far so good… what about the walnut? oh in the end… well, well… ehy, it smells nice!

Wait… those walnuts. I’m supposed to grind them, but with what? Silly Riccardo, you don’t have grinder, blender or mortar whatsoever!
Ok, a bit of imagination and a cereal bowl can become a mortar, while a fork makes for a decent pestel when you’re in dire straits :)

a few minutes later…

Now the risotto is almost done but… fool! You put too little water in the stock (or maybe it’s because you’re not using a pressure cooker? ;) ) and now the risotto is drying up! Well, let’s correct this with some milk instead (milk is an awesome ingredient).

Et voilà! Walnut & Porcini Risotto is ready to be served. And even if it doesn’t look as gorgeous as c&z’s one believe me, it’s good!

Buon Appetito!