Balsamic Mushroom Pilaf

Categories: Vegetables- Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (.35 oz.) dried porcini mushrooms
• 2/3 cup boiling water
• 1 Tbswp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 large skallot, finely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 4 to 6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 Tbsp. flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• Approximately 1 cup of stock

Directions

1. Chop the porcini and cover with the boiling water. Steep for 20 to 30 minutes.

2. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot. Add the butter and melt. Cook the shallot, garlic, and sliced fresh mushrooms over low heat for approximately 3 minutes.

3. Add the rice and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the sdaltr, pepper, thyme, parsley, and wine. Stir and then add the porcini mushrooms, soaking liquid, and stock. Bring to a oil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.

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