Porcini Mushroom Risotto - Dan Buettner

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 white onion, minced
• 5 dried porcini mushrooms (or other dried wild mushroom), soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups water
• Bunch parsley, minced
• 2 1⁄4 cups arborio rice
• 2 cups fresh porcini mushrooms (or a variety of other mush- rooms like chanterelles, stemmed shiitakes, or cremini)
• Salt and pepper (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
• Grated pecorino cheese (optional)