Creamy Risotto with Balsamic Mushrooms

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dice the shallot

mince the garlic

heat oil  in a large pot  over medium heat

add garlic  and shallot, sauté until fragrant

add rice,  cook for 2 minutes add white wine, cook until evaporated

add warm broth,  about 1 ladle  at a time

cook while stirring,  adding broth  as each addition  is absorbed

repeat until the rice  is tender  and al dente

meanwhile,  slice the mushrooms  and mince  the garlic cloves

heat oil  over medium

add half of  the mushrooms

meanwhile,  keep stirring  and adding broth  to risotto

add the remaining  mushrooms, cook until golden

stir in garlic

add balsamic vinegar and butter

add thyme

season with  salt and  pepper

when the risotto  is ready, add Parmesan  and butter

stir in mascarpone

turn off the heat, cover and set aside

meanwhile, prepare  the poached eggs:  bring water  to a simmer  and add vinegar

crack an egg  into a small cup

stir to create  a whirlpool, slide the egg  into the water

cook for 3 minutes  carefully transfer  onto a plate repeat with  the remaining eggs