Shitake Mushroom Risotto

Directions

1. Prepare mushrooms. Remove stems and gently wipe clean with a damp paper towel. Then rough chop.
2. Measure 1 cup Arborio rice.
3. Have ready 1 cup of beer, and heat 3 cups of chicken stock. Set aside.
4. In a medium pot, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil.
5. Add mushrooms and saute till the mushrooms begin to soften, and you begin to smell the delicious aroma, about 3 minutes.
6. Add the 1 cup of rice, mixhing together with mushrooms, allowing the rice to slightly toast, but not brown...about 3 minutes.
7. Now you will slowly begin to add the beer, while constantly stirring, until it is absorbed into the rice.
8. Add 1 cup of hot chicken broth slowly, continue stirring once again until all is absorbed. Continue to slowly add all broth until you have added all 3 cups.
9. You know it's done when you have a nice creamy consistency. You can count on standing over the stove for about 20 minutes, but it will be worth it!
10. Add salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve as a side dish to anything, or as a main dish with an arugala salad and crusty bread.
12. Enjoy!