Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Risotto

Serves 1-2 people

Ingredients

• 125g fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 60g asparagus
• 200 g arborio rice
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 Tbsp Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce with 400ml water (or vegan-friendly Lee Kum Kee Mushroom Vegetarian Stir-Fry sauce)
• 600ml water (exact quantity depends on the absorption from rice)
• 1 Tbsp Lee Kum Kee Premium Light Soy Sauce (to taste)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Garnish (optional)

• Parmesan cheese, grated (vegan alternative: cashew flour)
• Parsley

Method

1. Add oil into a pan over a medium heat. Add chopped shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are softened. Then add the crushed garlic and cook for another minute before adding sliced shiitake mushroom. Sauté mushroom for another 4 minutes until they are softened.
2. Add arborio rice and turn up the heat. Keep stirring until the rice is incorporated evenly with the other ingredients. Cook for another 6 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted with a golden colour. Add asparagus and keep stirring.
3. Add stock. Stir well and wait for most of the liquid to be absorbed before adding more water – it will take about 20 mins to cook the rice. Putting the lid on will help speed up this process. Add asparagus and keep stirring.
4. Once the rice is cooked, add the Premium Light Soy Sauce to taste. Stir well then remove from heat.
5. Serve, garnish with the grated Parmesan cheese and parsley and enjoy.