In a large saute pan with high sides over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted and starts to foam, add the onions and saute until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they have released most of their liquid, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the thyme, oregano, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and stock to the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the mushrooms have a saucy consistency, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to use. Mushroom Ragout may be made 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
In a 12-inch saute pan, heat remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat. Pour flour into a shallow baking dish; lightly coat each of the risotto cakes in the flour. Add the risotto cakes, several at a time to the pan and brown on all sides, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove the risotto cakes to a plate lined with paper towels and repeat the process until all of the cakes have been cooked. Serve the risotto cakes with the wild mushroom ragout and shaved truffles.
Basic risotto:
Heat chicken broth to simmering in a small saucepan and leave on very low heat. In a heavy-based, wide saucepan heat the olive oil and butter, add onions and garlic and cook until golden over medium heat, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper. Add the rice and stir to toast and coat each and every grain with oil. Begin by adding 1 cup of hot stock, stirring with a wooden spoon to mix. Allow this liquid to be absorbed, before adding another 2 cups of stock, stirring until evaporated. Continue to add broth by 8-ounce additions, stirring after each addition. Continue this process until rice begins to soften. Last addition of stock should just absorb into rice. Stirring quickly with a wooden spoon, add cheese and parsley. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning, to taste.
To form risotto cakes, pour the risotto into a baking sheet that has been lightly greased with olive oil. Spread the risotto on the pan so that it is even. Allow the risotto to cool in the refrigerator. Once cool, invert pan onto a cutting board and cut into 7 (3-inch) rounds, using a pastry cutter.
Yield: 7 risotto cakes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	698 Kcal (2922 kJ)
Calories from fat	246.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.43g	42%
Cholesterol	46.8mg	16%
Sodium	1523.75mg	63%
Potassium	581.29mg	12%
Total Carbs	79.29g	26%
Sugars	9.2g	37%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	9%
Protein	29.79g	60%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	328.8mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.82 Kcal (439 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.12g	42%
Cholesterol	7.03mg	16%
Sodium	228.82mg	63%
Potassium	87.29mg	12%
Total Carbs	11.91g	26%
Sugars	1.38g	37%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	9%
Protein	4.47g	60%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	15%
Iron	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	49.4mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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