Ingredients

Button Mushrooms

My Mushroom Risotto recipe calls for button mushrooms because I know that these are available in almost any market. The common white mushroom doesn’t have as much flavor as other mushrooms, partly because they contain so much water (about 80%). But when you sauté them, the water evaporates, intensifying the flavor.

You can use almost any mushroom in this recipe and the dish will be vastly improved. My preference is to use crimini mushrooms. They’re a great choice as they have a more intense mushroom flavor.