{
  "id": 18118347,
  "title": "Recipe of the day: Truffle risotto brings restaurant flavour home",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/recipe-of-the-day-truffle-risotto-brings-restaurant-flavour-home",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-04T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/food-and-drink/recipes/recipe-of-the-day-risotto-truffles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sandton's Truffles on the Park restaurant has gained a reputation for its upscale cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. Among its menu highlights is the truffle risotto, a dish that has garnered praise and is a favorite among patrons. This Italian-inspired creation features Arborio rice, mushrooms, and a blend of two cheeses, enhanced with truffle oil to deliver a robust, aromatic taste. While it may seem like a complex endeavor, home chefs can easily recreate this culinary gem with readily available ingredients and a bit of time.\n\nTo prepare the truffle risotto, one will need 180 grams of Italian Arborio rice, 10 grams of red onion, 80 grams of mixed shimeji, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms, 60 milliliters of vegetable stock, 15 grams each of Parmesan and Pecorino cheese, 15 grams of butter, and a liberal amount of truffle sauce and truffle oil for finishing. The process begins by cooking the Arborio rice over medium heat, gradually adding the vegetable stock while stirring continuously to create a lusciously creamy consistency. Finely chopped red onion is introduced and combined with the butter, Parmesan, and Pecorino cheese.\n\nMeanwhile, the mixed mushrooms are cooked until they reach a tender state, after which they are gently spooned over the risotto. The final touch involves drizzling the dish with truffle sauce and a hint of truffle oil, just before serving. The key to mastering this dish lies in retaining the integrity of the rice grains while achieving a velvety texture, all while allowing the subtle earthiness of the mushrooms and truffle to shine through.",
  "summary": "Make Truffles on the Park's signature truffle risotto at home with wild mushrooms, Italian Arborio rice and rich, creamy cheese. Here's how.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}