Barley Risotto with Mushrooms and Cheddar

Ingredients

• • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
  • 1/2 oz (15 g) dried mushrooms, roughly chopped (see note)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) chopped bacon
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) white or cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp (40 g) butter
  • 3/4 cup (155 g) pearl barley, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) strong cheddar, grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped