How to Make Mushroom Risotto Recipe | Sorted Food

You asked for it, so we've infiltrated Ben's house and filmed a whole series of Made Personal!! We kick off his series with the ULTIMATE Mushroom Risotto!
It's the go-to dish for Ben when he needs to impress without much time to prepare. This version is crammed full of tips on how to make the perfect risotto... Homemade stock made with dried porcini mushrooms, Italian wine, finished with hand-picked broad beans, picked cress, truffle oil and shaving of pecorino.
Get the full recipe at sortedfood.com/porcinirisotto
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[@rachelgigg8047]

Ben: "I'm going to roughly hack-up..." Ben: *Chops the veg beautifully*

[@rayabajali2773]

BEN is honestly the symbol of a geeky cool guy that you meet in university, and the sorted crew reminds me of the Scooby doo crew- no idea why and minus the girls

[@MrDeltaLink]

+ruru bejo who needs girls when you have Barry!

[@srisurathep]

+MrDeltaLink What about him?

[@lizzyseay8617]

They ARE scooby doo! Jamie is Scooby, Barry is Shaggy, Ben is Velma, Mike is Daphney and James is Fred!

[@maaanatee]

"And, for those times when I just want to make something that the other three would be impressed with, my inspiration comes from this: On a Stick" LOL Ben you are so funny!

[@OneSneakySloth]

Please can we make a Sorted Made Personal for James? That'd be AMAZING!! :D (Also I wouldn't mind more from the rest of the crew, these are some of my favourite videos)

[@zionsofer2963]

01:38 In an alternate timeline, Ben becomes the next Stephen Hawking and saves the world from COVID-19.

[@zarshyg]

i can tell ben absolutely loves what he's doing, just by the way he talks about his cooking books, and his guitar!

[@Spasmofantenreturns]

Ben is the perfect man! He can play the guitar, he speaks French, he's smart, he's sweet, he's hot, he's funny and he can cook. Will you marry me?

[@theselector4733]

And.............he grows his own Herbs 😆

[@swissfoodie3542]

I know, I am ages late. But yes, I agree with everything you mention. I think the same when I watch any Sorted video with Ben in it right now. I didnt know about the guitar, but everything else, I totally agree to. I also want to marry Ben ;-).

[@elisespletz]

Ben's Kitchen is so freaking nice

[@bleujeanzandcheese]

"It melts into a buttery, garlic-y, thyme-onion" - Ben Ebbrell, 2014

[@charlottevincent6328]

As a vegetarian, mushrooms ARE my steak

[@SoTypicallyMeh]

+Charlotte Missi Same here. Although I've been meaning to try a recipe I found for cauliflower steak. Mmmmmm.

[@Ah-qk6wx]

+Meh how'd it turn out?

[@rb385354]

+Charlotte Missi I am not vegetarian and I still choose mushroom over steak

[@joselopezmendez6145]

lottievee theyre tasty and very savory but not a replacement for steak which i have VERY rarely

[@mahendra143]

Word

[@CooperCarr]

The guitar thing was so random but neat.

[@NotTotallyHopeless]

I think Ben might be the perfect man...? He cooks, plays guitar and is brittish. What more do you want?

[@robynkrest8178]

Jamie!!!

[@sunshinethrutherain]

100% agree. And he loves the science aspect of cooking, just like I do. Ugh, I cannot continue on living. 😍

[@uncleruckus1479]

+NotTotallyHopeless ME

[@nothere3806]

and he thicc

[@thebe1azi500]

He also speaks French

[@drew2pac]

God, I watch so many of these cooking vids, love them. But rarely actually make anything they do :/ This needs to change asap!

[@getcurried]

Wow! Amazing! We would love to make something like this! Your channel is amazing! :)

[@GabrielWills]

Ben is just so amazing... smart, educated, nuanced and has such a deft hand in the kitchen. Hes quickly becoming one of my Foodie Idols and an inspiration to me :)

[@thormaster06]

Why aren't Barry and Mike finding embarrassing stuff in Ben's house? Made Personal without embarrassment is just not done right!! :)

[@dilhanipolgollage2909]

Do expect that! Because they always want to mock Ben, even in his place! :D

[@finchisonline]

Yes!!!

[@Kacy990]

Well if you remember, his mates didn't take the mickey until the final video of each persons "made personal". They'll probably do the same for Ben : )

[@TheCuteGuriya]

So true... It all so dreamy not funny..

[@nancyclaire65]

Was wondering the exact same thing..

[@yoanhartono8691]

i have to go with jamie here, "STEAK, STEAK, STEAK!"

[@BiscuitCultist]

Agreed

[@DarrenBoss1984]

Yep, me too.

[@trueCDNhoser]

For sure!!! Now to decide on what to put on top of the steak..... My go to used to be mushrooms :(

[@ddreamcatcher2]

That looked so effing delicious I could actually hear my stomach growl. Also, loved this video! Excited for more Made personal videos about Ben!

[@Alizael13]

I agree with Jamie, It's not a choice. It's MUSHROOM. #TEAMBen a.k.a #TEAMMushroom

[@mrsBainbridge]

Hello, where can I order a Ben please? 😊

[@hannahplas2495]

mrsBainbridge if you find out, let me know!😉

[@julieaytonyates7121]

Bens have been back ordered for years 😔

[@thedescendedangel]

We should invest in better Ben R&D

[@Laurasyt]

I'm with Ben on that one...I would choose mushrooms over steak! :)

[@obsessivelyShayz]

aw, ben. you adorable dork. also, that risotto looks bamf

[@michellesgarmin]

I think the sorted bunch are wonderful! Ben is just so likeable ,down to earth and is a great example of sticking to who you are even if you get a bit of stick for it

[@mayaelenas]

If there ever is a collaborative episode with Alton Brown and Ben, my heart would implode (in the most positive sense.)

[@Handleshmandle1]

It'd be so awesome to bring this back...BUT WITH JAMES

[@ryverloire]

BEN!!! you make so nostalgic for my high school friend!!! I miss him and his ultimate geekiness. you're like a British version of him (and tallerl

[@CanadianDot]

YAY!! Finally we see Ben's Made Personal!! I hope we get more!

[@kaikokitosuris]

Though I'm a vegan, I just love watching your videos- so much passion and fun while cooking food! By the way, I love to see that creativity in your videos and dishes. With many thanks

[@AfterglowSavannah]

Ben is like a prodigy, he is sooo gd at everything :D

[@DydydyA]

I swear to God Ben is like my perfect guy

[@Chuaaaa]

yes! Mine's the Chinese 8 Treasure Duck. Very traditional, definitely a cherished family recipe which I now make often on special occasions to share with other friends and family. Def got the wow factor when serving it at the table. Great to share

[@phoebewalton9218]

Awwww, Ben is so adorable! I love him so much! :)

[@akariprince]

I love cooking risotto.

[@SortedFood]

Yes! Every chef has a good risotto up their sleeve.

[@DeinosDinos]

That sounds VERY interesting. Could you describe that recipe? Cause that sounds like something I would definitely like to try at home!

[@mzero7518]

SORTEDfood I don't 😂

[@gailcardo6705]

Ben's mushroom risotto looks so yummy! I love a good risotto. And as to steak or mushrooms, I could MUCH more easily give up steak. Thanks, guys!!

[@SortedFood]

Glad we agree! :D

[@eliza885]

I'm only 17 and I've cook over thousands of food, be it dessert or main course, side or salad. Mushroom is one of my most favourite ingredient to be used, it have it's own flavour and it give a very unique taste and texture. Thanks for sharing all of your ideas and recipe, I have actually watch all 100% of your videos and thanks to all of your ideas and ideas from the fans of sorted food, I've actually create quite a lot and learn a lot of different combination of flavour. THANKU ! - I'll choose mushroom over steak though-

[@phishezrule]

Oh Ben. We waited aaages for this and you didn't disappoint. Well done! One of my fave videos so far.

[@xThexBlackxRavenx]

Ben just became even more adorable..

[@ShohsanamJones]

I would love to have your books Ben! I love cooking, and would like to be a chef in the future. Thank for a great recipe. You all are fun to watch and I've learned a lot from you. Thank you! :)

[@ShohsanamJones]

My signature dish is "White cream sauce pasta with grilled chicken and mushrooms" I made this dish for my mom's birthday last year and she loved and asking me to make the same this year for her birthday! :D

[@RealHeatherLynn0225]

Shokhsanam Jones God that sounds AMAZING.

[@ShohsanamJones]

I Know! It taste great too! I will be making this for my mom's birthday next week. :)

[@user-qt2vh5fi2c]

Ben is so gifted!!! And kind and so nice guy! ^^

[@widowspider]

This risotto looks SO incredible. I love mushroom risotto so I'll definitely be trying it out! Also I'm in love with Ben's kitchen.

[@Risadesu]

Is that Ben's kitchen?...are you freaking kidding me!? Dream kitchen~ Always refrained from making risotto cause I've heard that special rice is needed. Is it possible to do it with regular rice >.

[@SortedFood]

Risadesu Not really, you do need a shorter grain for risotto. A lot of supermarkets do stock it now, look out for arborio... that's the most common over here (although there are lots of different types)

[@hellojeje]

Omg! I would choose mushrooms over steak any time too! Wow. I've never met anyone who thought the same as me over this. haha :D mind you i still LOVE steak too.. but mushrooms are my number 1 :)

[@SortedFood]

Seems that people are split down the middle when it comes to steak and mushrooms!

[@starpower101]

Makes me so happy Ben finally did some food he really loves and we got to have a snoop in his house

[@LauraKyasarin]

Mushroom risotto is my dish too, everyone I make it for seems to love it and it's so easy to make. I like to add a bit of bacon in it to add a bit of unf, but it's just as amazing without it. I'm going to get some ingredients tomorrow, I am craving it now!

[@valeriesacco7585]

I would give up steak in a heartbeat. I love mushrooms

[@dapperknight3420]

Valerie Sacco Same with me. Honestly, I never cared much for steak anyhow, lol.

[@shakespeareancupcake]

My signature dish is cereal

[@VamLoveAndKisses]

I love that Ben plays classical guitar! I learned at school too and I had the same exact foot stool! When I moved to secondary school and I held the guitar classically (on an angle) everyone thought it was hilarious. I never dared bring the stool in for fear of what they might say. But hey, I'm doing a music degree at university now so what does it matter!

[@cherrykoolaid21]

I think this has made me love Ben even more! I cant wait to see what other dishes come up in this series :)

[@farahraihana]

I'm just wondering, but Ben do you wear your chef's jacket(?) every single day?

[@smilelybubbles]

Was Tyrone at school? I didn't see him.

[@asung0210]

Ben's "You gotta do what you love" moment TOTALLY helped me on my own culinary/university dilemma :') you're da best BEN !!! BEN BEN BEN BEN BEN BEN BEN

[@riab224]

Ben! I'm totally a food scientist! I love that you're interested in that area. So many chefs discount the science when it really can help you be a better artist.

[@rileyjoseph3488]

Mushrooms all the way, so many more possibilities.

[@AntarioHolmes]

Ben is a girls dream

[@mashalena]

I was thinking about proposing to him...

[@TheASTrader]

Though I don't think he dreams of girls.... Or guys, for that matter. Maybe Daleks.

[@esaa7256]

TheASTrader No, not Daleks either, probably Food.

[@janedoe5836]

[esa]A Yeah probably sprigs of mint on quiches....

[@TINASSSSSSSS]

definitely(:

[@Adretea]

I often make this almost raw, almost flourless carrot cake with pistachios. All of my family loves it because it tastes fresh like a raw dish would but it still has some body and cake-iness from the (tablespoon amount)of flour! Also I love Ben and this segment made me love him even more! He is so cute in his geekdom!

[@kumo1509]

Yay for food science! I'm studying it and don't you agree that it is just the most interesting thing on Earth! I'm chasing my dream at full speed and if Ben can turn out so well, so could I.

[@NeenaBreena]

Hold on. Ben was wearing his chefs jacket in his own home....I think we need to see his wardrobe to confirm he does actually own other clothing.

[@Laurasyt]

He doesn't wear the chef jacket in fridgecams :)

[@whoahchloe]

I don't know why, but Ben seems to be the type of person to have a really odd and possibly embarrassing tattoo hidden somewhere on his body.

[@SortedFood]

:S

[@emich92]

COTW

[@thavvolf9157]

whoahchloe a

[@thedescendedangel]

And now we do a frame by frame analysis and face book and or MySpace deep dive to find out

[@mahendra143]

Hahaha lol

[@breerodriguez258]

Mushrooms for sure. Loved this recipe!! Can't wait for more made personal from Ben!!

[@VionyTania]

love your kitchen, Ben!

[@joannajohn7298]

"something that the other three might be impressed with.." *pulls out book* "on a stick!" lol. i love ben! ps. new subscriber

[@smssr84]

that looks yum..... my signature dish is Tiramisu!...

[@SortedFood]

Good choice!

[@bronaghmca]

I don't even like mushroom so it is a huge testament of how much I like you guys that I'm even watching!!

[@sherlockjohn8931]

Beautiful. Love the idea of these flavors.

[@Mutantgirlfriends]

for me it's definitely mushrooms because nothing beats fried mushrooms and I don't like steaks

[@cristinmk222]

Me too!!!

[@SimonPhungChannel]

Ben!! I know you're a chef and has to wear that to show, but why in your own house in a made personal video?! Lose and burn that chef shirt!!!! Where's Tyrone? :P

[@LyricsGal0722]

Probably cause he doesn't have an apron and that would be the most appropriate attire to get dirty. I mean how many times has the other guys dirtied his clothes lol?

[@SimonPhungChannel]

LyricsGal0722 They wouldn't dare to make a mess in his house lol. Ben can be scary.

[@LyricsGal0722]

No way! Ben wouldn't hurt a fly.!

[@cristinmk222]

Who is Tyrone?

[@hun9232]

crissycrossesonetsy Bens son. He is beautiful

[@kit4250]

I love Ben! He's so smart and adorable :)

[@Maggie365]

My favourite episode yet!

[@jollyblue]

I wonder what Gordon Ramsay thinks about the Sorted guys?

[@DarrenBoss1984]

See for yourself :D : GORDON RAMSAY GETS SORTED

[@jollyblue]

Haha thanks. But I honestly wish Gordon would meet the guys, I think it'd be hilarious. Maybe a cook-off between Ben & Gordon!

[@jirikru1]

Don't know, but i know that he totally hates truffle oil... He kicked people from masterchef for using it :D

[@retardosaurusrex360]

Fuck off!

[@nuramiah]

Jiří Růžička i cringed watching ben put the truffle oil in, I could practically hear Gordon blowing a fuze somewhere :P

[@kelseyrawlings5471]

i wouldn't choose either I don't like mushroom and I don't like steak... btw ben nice kitchen!

[@peaceloveviv]

omgosh, this was absolutely hilarious. I love how Ben is SUCH a geek - but we seriously love him for it! haha!

[@Sasukio10]

Finally the long awaited video of Ben's home. My signature dish hmm... I think it would be a lovely parfait

[@chloeamelinchua9633]

Steak with a mushroom sauce is amazing? So i cant choose

[@dreamyelf7488]

my thoughts exactly.

[@MisAJGraveS]

I would happily give up steak for mushrooms

[@98lissie98]

I love how your kitchen perfectly fits into the style of the room :3

[@heidibrunner3392]

Ben your guitar playing is lovely and your food is amazing.

[@DoctorOfPhilosophyMD]

Is there a neither option? I don't like steak and I don't like mushrooms.

[@MrPieman00]

Can i use Arroz rice for this? its the only thing i have

[@SortedFood]

MrPieman00 Not 100% sure what Arroz rice is! If it's long grain then it would work well for this. If you can find a medium grain then that would be better!

[@bor3549]

MrPieman00 Arroz is spanish for rice my friend. Just look at the grain size

[@BeardedDanishViking]

+B O'R So... Rice rice?

[@cherrybelledesign]

That looks so amazing! Great choice!

[@LouPlayfort]

I always thought that Ben was the most charming of the guys in the crew, because of his passion for the food… It just increased. And Science. Omg. And mushrooms. OMG. Over and out! (love me)

[@artemisaegis6429]

Mushrooms > Steak anyday.

[@ChristmasCrustacean1]

Being Australian I would cheat and go with mushrooms then switch to kangaroo meat :)

[@b1lasa]

Does kangaroo's meat tough when you cook and eat it?

[@ChristmasCrustacean1]

No tougher than beef, very comparable.

[@b1lasa]

I only heard people cook it's tail. How about other parts of it's body?

[@ChristmasCrustacean1]

rump/legs also and the trimmings are usually used to make sausages

[@b1lasa]

Ouh. Now i know .. thanks mate for the info. :)

[@divinedanni]

Looks seriously delicious! Definitely going to have to try this.

[@winnel1063]

LOL @ the little jab at Barry, Jamie, and Mike - stuff on a stick, too good.

[@nek0mata]

Why "or", I'm saying "and" - Steak with mushroom sauce!

[@lorensidebottom6093]

Wait!? Is Jamie left handed???

[@SortedFood]

+Loren Sidebottom Yep!

[@lorensidebottom6093]

Watched your videos for a year and only just noticed! Love your videos so much! Always make my laugh! Feel sorry for Ben though :(

[@hannahvandijk5619]

My signature dish is cold pasta (and all the choices you have with that) pasta with pesto, chicken, bacon, tomato, union, spring union, mushrooms. It can be made with anything! :) Love it:) 

[@FloorWillems]

I love your kitchen Ben! Functional and beautiful :)

[@Ovinicus]

Sooooo... do we get a James made personal now?

[@ellerealyay1293]

My dad makes really good roste beef Sry for my spelling I am 7

[@celinecelinecelinecelineceline]

Salivating now bc omg I love mushrooms so much!

[@TrailerTrashize]

in my opinion i think Ben's got the best kitchen out of everyone. also it was good to know little more about Ben

[@Liliann31]

Love your cook book selection

[@miriamlcoates]

Aaaaand I just bought all four of those books that you pointed out. No shame, I'm so excited! Ben, you're my youtube crush. Thanks for sharing your recipe! Can't wait to start reading :) Also, I'd choose mushrooms. Duh.

[@emilyhancock3456]

YAY! Finally a Ben's Made Personal vid!

[@AshAsh32]

You guys are a chef girls inspiration!!!

[@sisebasei]

Amazing! It looks fantastic!

[@rachelsohjf]

I'm in culinary school right now and I'm really glad you shared with us the books you use for reference. I ought to get McGee!

[@SortedFood]

McGee is brill!

[@anusha771]

Most anticipated video ever since the Made personal series started! :D And we are not disappointed! ;)

[@mariep4480]

I love this video!!! I can't wait for more Ben made personals :)