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    Instant Pot Risotto

    Published: Apr 4, 2020 · Modified: May 10, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 9 Comments

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    Instant Pot Risotto Recipe

    This Instant Pot Risotto with Parmesan cheese recipe is so quick and easy to make. The Arborio rice is so creamy, buttery, rich, and delicious! The best Risotto recipe made with an electric pressure cooker, such as Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi!

    This Instant Pot Risotto is a simple rice dish that tastes outstanding by itself or as an excellent base for many types of things to add or as toppings, such as mushrooms, seafood, or eggs.

    Instant Pot Risotto with Parmesan Cheese

    Why You'll Love this Instant Pot Risotto:

    This Instant Pot Risotto recipe doesn't require a lot of hands-on time! It's the quickest way to cook risotto from scratch with no fuss. It’s as tasty as risotto you cook on the stove but requires less cooking time.

    How to Cook Risotto in an Instant Pot

    Risotto is a popular rice dish that originally comes from the northern Italy area, Lombardy. This rich dish is cooked slowly with broth, butter, onion, white wine, and Parmesan cheese until it reaches a creamy texture. Cooking risotto requires a lot of attention as well as your time.

    How to Cook Instant Pot in an Instant Pot

    This Instant Pot Risotto recipe will solve the most common problems and hurdles you may face when cooking risotto on the stove. That means, it will be less stirring, using less broth, and less cooking time. The rice is cooked perfectly and evenly, so tender but not mushy.

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    Instant Pot Risotto

    Instant Pot Risotto Ingredients:

    To make the risotto using an instant pot, you will need easy pantry ingredients; Arborio rice, white wine, onion, butter, garlic, broth, and Parmesan cheese.

    Arborio rice is Italian short-grain rice. It's commonly used to make risotto or rice pudding. Because of its high starch content, risotto adds thick creaminess to the dishes. Unlike almost any other rice, there is no need to rinse the Arborio rice to avoid removing the starch.

    You can also use sushi rice or barley as alternatives for Arborio rice.

    Instant Pot Risotto

    I used 1:2 rice to liquid ratio. In addition, I also added ¼ cup dry white wine. I think the rice came out beautifully. The rice is so tender, and as mentioned not mushy! It's also covered with enough liquid but not soupy.

    Please note that the rice will thicken after it sits long enough or after you add Parmesan cheese. Therefore, if you want the risotto to have a bit more liquid, feel free to add about ¼ cup of broth into the general recipe recommendation below.

    Instant Pot Risotto

    How to Make Risotto in an Instant Pot:

    The cooking process of this Instant Pot risotto is much easier, simpler, and faster than cooking it on the stove.

    ·  First, I sauteed the onion and garlic to add a more intense flavors to the rice.

    ·  Second, I make sure to toast the rice until it’s browned.

    ·  Third, I added white wine to deglaze. At this point, it's also important to scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any residue or brown spots to prevent burning.

    Risotto Recipe

    ·  Fourth, I added broth once again, scraping the bottom of the pot to clean residue.

    ·  Lastly, I cooked the rice at high pressure for 6 minutes with a quick release.

    ·  Once it's done, just stir the rice then add butter and Parmesan cheese

    Instant Pot Risotto
    4.88 from 8 votes

    Instant Pot Risotto

    Rika
    The best Risotto recipe made with an electric pressure cooker! This Instant Pot Risotto with Parmesan cheese recipe is so quick and easy to make. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 437 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup Arborio rice
    • 2 tablespoon oil or unsalted butter
    • 2 cups broth
    • ¼ cup dry white wine, (such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc)
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 cup diced yellow onion
    • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • salt and pepper, (to taste)

    Optional:

    • 2-3 tablespoon unsalted butter, (for serving)

    Instructions
     

    • Press the “Sauté” key and adjust for “Normal”. When the Instant Pot displays “Hot”, heat the oil or butter. Add onion and add a pinch of salt, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and starting to soften for about 5 minutes.
    • Add garlic and stirring frequently just until fragrant. Add in the rice and stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
    • Pour in the wine, stirring constantly until the wine is fully absorbed for about 1-2 minutes. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to keep the pan clear and nothing is stuck on it to prevent burning. Pour in the broth.
    • Secure the lid then press "manual" on high for 6 minutes. After the cooking cycle finished, carefully quick release the pressure.  Stir in Parmesan and the optional butter. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 856mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 644IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto, Instant Pot Risotto, Instant Pot Risotto with Parmesan Cheese
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    1. Catalina

      April 10, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      It's a great idea to make a risotto for dinner tonight! I should try to make a risotto in the Instant Pot!

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