Mapillai Samba Risotto
Course:
Main
Cuisine:
Italian / Fusion
Type of Rice Used:
Mapillai Samba
Difficulty:
Medium
Servings:
2
Prep Time:
6 hours (soaking)
Cooking Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
6 hours 40 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- Mapillai Samba Rice – ¾ cup
- Button Mushrooms – 1 cup (sliced)
- Onion – 1 small (chopped)
- Garlic – 2 cloves (minced)
- Parmesan – 2 tbsp (optional)
Liquids & Flavouring:
- Vegetable Stock – 3 cups
- Butter / Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
- Thyme – 1 tsp
- Salt & Pepper – to taste
Instructions for Mapillai Samba Mushroom Risotto:
Preparation:
- Soak and parboil the rice to soften outer bran.
- Prepare warm stock in a separate pan.
Cooking Process:
- Sauté onion, garlic and mushrooms in butter.
- Add rice and toast for a minute.
- Add stock ladle by ladle, stirring continuously until creamy.
- Finish with parmesan and herbs.
Serving Suggestions:
- Plate with a swirl of truffle oil.
- Garnish with microgreens or a poached egg.
Pro Tips:
- Use starchy rice water if no stock is available.
- Stir consistently to mimic risotto texture.