Farro Risotto (Farrotto)

Name: Farro Risotto (Farrotto)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 4-6
Ingredients: 2 1 ⁄ 2 cups butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sage, chopped; 1 cup farro (pearled or semi pearled); 3 tbsp. butter; 4 shallots, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 sprig thyme; 1 ⁄ 2 cup white wine; 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock; 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, chopped; 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups shredded parmesan; 1 tbsp. crème fraîche

Serves
serves 4-6

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This wintry risotto from Yewande Komolafe is rich with butternut squash, mushrooms, and sage. The farro remains perfectly springy and al dente, creating a nice contrast to the softer textures in the dish. For best results, use a flavorful homemade, or good quality store bought stock.

Ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ cups butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sage, chopped
1 cup farro (pearled or semi pearled)
3 tbsp. butter
4 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 sprig thyme
¹⁄₂ cup white wine
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups shiitake mushrooms, chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded parmesan
1 tbsp. crème fraîche

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Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oven to 400°F. Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until the edges are browned and crisp. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle 1 tablespoon sage over the still hot squash.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in your farro and cook for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid, and set aside.

Step 3

In a 4 quart pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add in the chopped shiitakes and sauté, about 3 minutes, remove from pan and set aside.

Step 4

Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add in the shallots, garlic and thyme. Let cook until the shallots become slightly caramelized, about 3 minutes. Add the farro and stir, coating each kernel with butter. Add in the white wine and let simmer off.

Step 5

Turn the heat down to low and begin alternately adding in the chicken stock and the farro cooking liquid, a 1⁄4 cup at a time, stirring continuously with each addition. Do not add more liquid until the previous 1⁄4 cup has been completely absorbed by the farro. This process should take about 25–30 minutes. After the last addition, stir until about 2⁄3 of the liquid has been absorbed, and add in the mushrooms and roasted squash.