Mushroom Risotto

Wild mushroom risotto

5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms,* rinsed

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
12 ounces crimini mushrooms, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Bring broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Add porcini and simmer until just tender, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to plate. Cool mushrooms and chop finely. Cover broth and keep warm over very low heat.

RISOTTO CAKES

To make risotto cakes from leftovers risotto, prepare 3 plates, one with flour, second one with beaten eggs and third with FINE breadcrumbs. (Risotto has to be cold) make patties then roll them in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and pan fry it till golden. You can also deep fry it if you prefer.