PRESSURE COOKER PORCINI RISOTTO

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This recipe, adapted from the slow-cooking maven Lorna Sass, proves that pressure cookers shouldn't be associated with overcooked food. The rice turns out perfectly in the end, and you save a lot of time and effort. It's finished off with peas for a bit of color, and the usual cheese, salt and pepper. It's a meal that will justify buying that pressurized pot.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
3 to 3 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 ounce dried porcini, broken into bits
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more to pass at the table
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over high heat in a 2 1/2-quart or larger stovetop pressure cooker, or in an electric pressure cooker using the sauté function. Add the onions, and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in the rice, taking care to coat it with the oil. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the wine. Cook over high heat until the rice has absorbed the wine, about 30 seconds. Stir in 3 cups of the broth and the porcini, taking care to scrape up any rice that might be sticking to the bottom of the cooker.
  • Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure. Reduce the heat just enough to maintain high pressure, and cook for 4 minutes. Turn off the heat. Quick-release the pressure by setting the cooker under cold running water. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow the steam to escape. If using an electric cooker, cook at high pressure for 4 minutes. Manually release the pressure.
  • Set the cooker over medium-high heat or turn on the sauté function, and stir vigorously. The risotto will look fairly soupy at this point. Boil while stirring every minute or so, until the mixture thickens and the rice is tender but still chewy, 1 to 4 minutes. Stir in the peas when the rice is almost done. (if the mixture becomes dry before the rice is done, stir in the extra 1/2 cup of broth. The finished risotto should be slightly runny; it will continue to thicken as it sits on the plate.)
  • Turn off the heat. Stir in the Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with a little parsley. Pass extra Parmesan at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 436, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 853 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Mrcandu Mrcandu
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I've made this risotto several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the rich, creamy texture and the flavorful porcini mushrooms.


Bahez Baban Aziz
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This risotto was amazing! I used fresh porcini mushrooms and they were so flavorful. The rice was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was just incredible.


Grace Dadzie
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The rice was overcooked and the risotto was too soupy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Online Work
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This risotto was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more porcini mushrooms next time.


Nasar Iqbal
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I've tried many risotto recipes and this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Ife Diamond
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This risotto was delicious! The porcini mushrooms added a rich, earthy flavor and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Saeed Bajwa
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Matthew Farmer
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This was my first time making risotto and it was surprisingly easy! The pressure cooker made it a breeze and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Farhan ali Farhan ali
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I've made this risotto several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. I love the rich, earthy flavor of the porcini mushrooms.


Bire Shah
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This risotto was amazing! I used dried porcini mushrooms and they rehydrated perfectly in the pressure cooker. The rice was cooked to perfection and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.