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Queso de Tronchón and Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup grated Queso de Tronchón cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- Large saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Grater

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the broth over medium heat.

2. In another large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.

3. Add the Arborio rice to the onion and garlic mixture and stir until the rice is coated in the butter.

4. Pour in the white wine and stir until it is absorbed by the rice.

5. Add a ladleful of the hot broth to the rice and stir until it is absorbed. Repeat this process, one ladleful at a time, until the rice is cooked through and the mixture is creamy.

6. In a separate pan, sauté the sliced mushrooms until they are tender.

7. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the sautéed mushrooms and grated Queso de Tronchón cheese.

8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- This recipe serves 4 people

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 10g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Arborio rice can be substituted with any short-grain rice
- White wine can be substituted with chicken or vegetable broth
- Queso de Tronchón cheese can be substituted with any hard, salty cheese

Variations:
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a protein boost
- Substitute the mushrooms with asparagus or peas for a different flavor profile

Tips and tricks:
- Stir the rice constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan
- Use a good quality cheese for the best flavor
- Add more broth if the rice is too dry

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in individual bowls for an elegant presentation

Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley

Pairings:
- Serve with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine

Suggested side dishes:
- Garlic bread or a crusty baguette

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the rice is too dry, add more broth
- If the rice is too wet, cook for a few more minutes until the liquid is absorbed

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken or vegetable broth is heated to a safe temperature before using

Food history:
- Queso de Tronchón is a traditional Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk

Flavor profiles:
- Creamy, cheesy, earthy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a main dish or a side dish

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Region: Spanish

Taste: Creamy, Savory, Cheesy, Mushroomy