In the culinary world, risotto stands out as a delectable dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Originating from the vibrant region of Northern Italy, this creamy and flavorful rice dish has become a symbol of culinary excellence. Prepared using short-grain rice, typically Arborio or Carnaroli, risotto's unique texture and rich taste profile are achieved through a careful process of toasting the rice in butter or olive oil, followed by a gradual addition of flavorful broth, stirring continuously to create a creamy consistency. Embraced by home cooks and professional chefs alike, risotto offers endless possibilities for customization, allowing for a wide array of ingredients and flavors to be incorporated. From classic variations featuring the earthy elegance of mushrooms or the vibrant colors of vegetables, to contemporary interpretations showcasing seafood, meats, and bold cheeses, risotto's versatility knows no bounds. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover a collection of delectable risotto recipes, each offering a unique symphony of flavors and textures, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
PRESSURE COOKER PORCINI RISOTTO
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
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
MUSHROOM RISOTTO IN PRESSURE COOKER
Make and share this Mushroom Risotto in Pressure Cooker recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CJ139022
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a presssure cooker, heat 4tbs Olive oil and 2 Tbs Butter.
- Add onion and garlic. Saute until translucent.
- Add portabella and rice. Stir until rice is coated with oil.
- Add Chicken broth.
- Cover and cook under high pressure for 7 minutes.
- Release pressure and add remaining 2 TBS of butter. Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve.
PRESSURE-COOKER JAMBALAYA RISOTTO
I love making this pressure-cooker jambalaya, especially when entertaining. The risotto makes it creamy and delicious. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, stir in and cook sausage until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes; remove and keep warm. Sprinkle chicken with Cajun seasoning; add to pressure cooker. Cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove and keep warm. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice. Add broth and wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Press cancel., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes. Let pressure release naturally., Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. Add sausage, chicken, cheese, tomatoes, parsley and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1050mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
PRESSURE-COOKER RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND HERBS
This recipe comes from Martha's latest book "One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 6-quart pressure cooker, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and cook until just evaporated, 30 seconds. Add 3 cups broth; season with salt and pepper.
- Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook until rice is tender, 9 minutes. Remove from heat, vent pressure, then remove lid. Stir in shrimp with remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, and cook on medium until shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Finish with herbs and serve immediately.
PRESSURE-COOKER CORN RISOTTO
Corncobs are added to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker at the same time as the rice, creating a broth that infuses the risotto with incomparable corn flavor. Corn kernels are stirred in at the end, along with two other peak-summer ingredients: basil and cherry tomatoes. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 6-to-8-quart stovetop pressure cooker over medium-high heat, or in an electric pressure cooker set to saute. Add onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, about 6 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook, stirring, until almost absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 1 quart water and reserved cobs.
- Stovetop: Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 5 minutes for al dente, or 6 minutes for fully cooked rice. Remove from heat and quickly release pressure (loosely cover vent with a clean kitchen towel), then remove lid.Electric: Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 6 minutes for al dente, or 7 minutes for fully cooked rice, and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, turn off and quickly release pressure (loosely cover vent with a clean kitchen towel), then remove lid.
- Remove corncobs from pressure cooker; discard. Stir in corn kernels, tomatoes, and grated cheese; season with salt and pepper. Top with shaved cheese and basil; serve immediately.
PRESSURE COOKER RISOTTO WITH PEAS
Risotto made in a pressure cooker and cooks in 7 to 13 minutes! This recipe is from a cookbook that came with my Fagor pressure cooker. Risotto that is easy to make and comes out perfect.
Provided by wackopatty
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In cooker, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Saute onion for 4-5 minutes until soft. Stir frequently so onion does not brown. Add rice, and saute until light brown. Add peas and chicken stock, stir well. Close lid and bring to pressure. Lower heat and cook for suggested time. See times below. Release pressure and open the lid. Stir in additional one tablespoon of butter, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Let sit until butter and cheese melts. Stir thoroughly and serve.
- Low- cook for 13 minutes.
- High- cook for 7 minutes.
PRESSURE COOKER ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
I've never tried this recipe. I found it with the new pressure cooker I got for Christmas. Who has hours to make it the old fashioned way for a week night dinner? Making risotto is one of the best applications around for a pressure cooker. But, before you begin, be sure to read all the instructions that came with your cooker and follow the safety precautions.
Provided by TishT
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the asparagus well in plain water.
- Hold each stalk at the base and at the tip and bend gently.
- It should break near the bottom.
- Discard the bottom part of the vegetable.
- It will be tough.
- Over low heat saute the onion in the olive oil until translucent (10-15 minutes).
- Add the rice and stir until it is coated and translucent around the edges.
- Add the garlic and stir until fragrant (1 or 2 minutes).
- Add the stock and orange juice and seal the cooker with its lid.
- Raise the heat to medium and set the pressure valve for 10 pounds.
- When the valve begins to rock, cook the risotto for seven more minutes before removing from the heat and allowing the pressure to dissipate.
- When you can open the cooker without burning yourself, add the asparagus and thyme.
- Stir quickly and replace the top.
- Allow the risotto to sit for about five more minutes before transferring to a serving bowl and stirring in the cheese.
- Pass more parmesan and a pepper mill with the risotto.
- Taste before salting since the cheese and the broth can be very salty.
PERFECT RISOTTO FOR WOLFGANG PUCK PRESSURE COOKER
If anyone has the Wolfgang Puck pressure cooker from HSN, you know the recipes that came with it are pretty sparse. Here's one I devised for risotto that turned out beyond perfect. Give it a try! Technique is based on green risotto recipe in the instruction book.
Provided by Jainagirl
Categories White Rice
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in cooker using the vegetable function. Add onion and saute until tender and translucent.
- Add rice and stock. Lock lid in place.
- Select rice function and set timer for 15 minutes.
- When cycle is done and all pressure has been released, open lid.
- Stir in black pepper to taste and 1 - 3 tbs romano or parmesan cheese, also to taste. Serve immediately.
PRESSURE COOKER RISOTTO WITH VEGETABLES DU JOUR
This is a good recipe to use up those extra vegetables you have in your fridge at the end of a long week. It's super fast and always gives good results. The long way is better (isn't it always?), but this method will work in a pinch. One word of caution: I have tried being super lazy and putting raw veggies in the cooker with the rice initially but the results are pretty mushy. It's definitely worth the extra effort to steam the veggies in the microwave or steamer and add them when the rice is done.
Provided by Eat Your Vegetables
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in the cooker. Cook the leeks over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add the rice, stirring to coat with the oil. Add 3 1/2 cups of the stock (careful with the sputtering oil), the saffron, and the salt.
- Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure. Lower the heat just enough to maintain high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce the pressure with a quick-release method. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape.
- Stir in the vegetables, parsley and Parmesan (if using). If the risotto isn't creamy, stir in a bit more stock. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the rice achieves the desired consistency (it should be tender but chewy) and the vegetables are throughly heated. Stir in lemon juice or vinegar (if using) and pepper. Serve immediately in shallow soup bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 776.6, Carbohydrate 61.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 9.9
BARLEY RISOTTO _ - PRESSURE COOKER
Steps:
- 1. Saute the onion and garlic in hot butter and oil until soft. 2. Stir in the celery and barley and coat with oil. 3. Add the mushrooms, broth and water. 4. Lock lid and bring to high pressure. Adjust the heat to maintain high pressure for 18 minutes. 5. Use quick release method. 6. The risotto should be slightly soupy, but if there is more than about 1/3 C of unabsorbed liquid, tip off the excess. 7. Over low heat, stir in the cheese and parsley. 8. Add salt to taste and serve immediately
PRESSURE COOKER MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Steps:
- Place chicken broth and dried mushrooms in a microwave-safe container and microwave on high power until simmering, about 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and using a slotted spoon, transfer porcini to a cutting board and roughly chop. Add mushroom scraps to container with porcini-infused broth and set aside. 2 Heat olive oil in the base of a pressure cooker over high heat until shimmering. Add fresh mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until excess moisture is evaporated and mushrooms are well browned, about 8 minutes. 3 Add butter, onion, garlic, and chopped porcini and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are softened and aromatic, about 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until rice is evenly coated in oil and toasted but not browned, 3-4 minutes (rice grains should start to look like tiny ice cubes: translucent around the edges and cloudy in the center). Stir in soy sauce and miso paste until evenly incorporated. 4 Add wine and cook, stirring, until raw alcohol smell has cooked off and wine is almost fully evaporated, about 2 minutes. 5 Pour stock into the pot through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the mushroom stems. Scrape any grains of rice or pieces of onion from side of pressure cooker so that they are fully submerged. Close pressure cooker and bring up to low pressure (10 psi on most units). Cook at low pressure for 5 minutes, then depressurize cooker either by running it under cold water if it is not electric, or using the steam-release valve if it is electric. 6 Open pressure cooker and stir to combine rice and cooking liquid; it should begin to form a creamy consistency. Stir in cream, cheese, and herbs. If risotto is too soupy, cook for a few minutes longer, stirring, until it begins to thicken more; it should look like a smooth creamy sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve imediately on hot plates, passing extra cheese at the table.
PRESSURE-COOKER RISOTTO WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS
Portobello mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this creamy classic, while shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to prepare. You'll savor every bite. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- On a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, select the saute setting; adjust for medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp. butter and oil. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until the rice is coated, 2-3 minutes., Stir in wine and lemon juice; cook and stir until liquid is absorbed. Press cancel. Pour in broth. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 4 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Stir until combined; continue stirring until creamy., Stir in the remaining ingredients and the remaining 2 Tbsp. butter. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat; heat through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
PRESSURE-COOKER RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND HERBS
Steps:
- In a 6-quart pressure cooker, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and cook until just evaporated, 30 seconds. Add 3 cups broth; season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook until rice is tender, 9 minutes. Remove from heat, vent pressure, then remove lid. Stir in shrimp with remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, and cook on medium until shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Finish with herbs and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for arborio or carnaroli rice, which are the best types of rice for risotto.
- Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before adding the liquid helps to bring out its flavor and prevent it from becoming sticky.
- Add the liquid gradually: Add the liquid to the rice in small increments, allowing the rice to absorb each addition before adding more. This will help to create a creamy, evenly cooked risotto.
- Stir constantly: Stir the risotto constantly, especially during the first few minutes of cooking. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add grated Parmesan cheese, butter, or fresh herbs.
Conclusion:
Risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables or meat. With the help of a pressure cooker, you can make risotto in a fraction of the time it would take to make it on the stovetop. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pressure cooker risotto a try!
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