Truffle Risotto Pea Shoots (Printable)

Creamy Arborio rice cooked with truffle oil and finished with fresh, crisp pea shoots for vibrant taste.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1.5 cups Arborio rice

→ Broth

02 - 5 cups vegetable stock, kept warm

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

07 - 0.5 cup dry white wine
08 - 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 0.25 cup heavy cream

→ Truffle & Finishing

10 - 2 tablespoons truffle oil
11 - 1 ounce fresh black truffle, thinly shaved
12 - 1 cup fresh pea shoots, trimmed
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
02 - Stir in Arborio rice and cook while stirring constantly until grains are well coated and slightly translucent around the edges, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Pour in dry white wine and cook while stirring until most of the liquid is absorbed.
04 - Add warm vegetable stock one ladle at a time, stirring frequently and allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. Continue until rice is creamy and al dente, approximately 18 to 20 minutes.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Remove from heat and drizzle with truffle oil. Gently fold in half of the pea shoots.
07 - Spoon risotto into warm bowls. Top with remaining pea shoots and shaved truffle. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The constant stirring becomes almost meditative, and you end up with risotto that's silky-smooth instead of gluey or soupy.
  • Fresh pea shoots add a peppery brightness that keeps this rich dish from feeling heavy, and they make it look like something from a restaurant kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on the stirring; it's not busywork, it's the entire technique that makes risotto creamy instead of mushy or chalky.
  • If your stock gets cold or you run out, warm water with a pinch of salt works in a pinch—the risotto won't know the difference, but temperature consistency matters more than perfection.
03 -
  • Warm your serving bowls before spooning in the risotto—it keeps everything hot and luxurious for those extra few seconds that matter.
  • Buy the best Parmesan you can find; it's worth it, and you'll taste the difference in every bite.
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