Wheat Berry Risotto with Mushrooms, Roasted Vegetables and Hazelnuts
Wheat Berry Risotto with Mushrooms, Roasted Vegetables and Hazelnuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) wheat berries (see note)
- Water, for soaking
- 4 cloves garlic, halved
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 4 onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb (225 g) white mushrooms, halved
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine
- 4 cups (1 litre) water
- Salt and pepper
- 12 small carrots of various colours, peeled
- 1 acorn squash, skin on, seeded and cut into thin wedges
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 6 oz (170 g) oyster mushrooms, trimmed
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/4 cup (11 g) flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup (50 g) roasted hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place the wheat berries. Cover with water and let soak for 12 hours (or overnight) at room temperature. Add water, if needed, to make sure the grains are always well covered. Rinse and drain.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the garlic in the oil. Add the onions and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until well caramelized. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the saucepan with the wine and reduce until almost dry. Add the water and wheat. Cover and cook for 1 hour. Uncover and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the liquid is entirely absorbed and the wheat is cooked but still slightly firm to the tooth. Adjust the seasoning.
Wheat Berry Risotto with Mushrooms, Roasted Vegetables and Hazelnuts