Mediterranean Risotto 2 Qt Pressure Cooker Food

PRESSURE-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir to combine. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes. Quick-release pressure., Add orzo. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 4 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Let stand 8-10 minutes before serving.

MUSHROOM RISOTTO IN PRESSURE COOKER

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.

BASIC RISOTTO (PRESSURE COOKER)

Steps:

• Warm the chicken stock in a small saucepan.
• Finely chop the shallots, celery, and garlic.
• Add the olive oil to the pressure cooker, and place over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and celery with a pinch of salt, and sweat for about 3 minutes, until the shallots are translucent and softened.
• Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes (don't let the garlic brown).
• Turn the heat up to high, and add the rice with another pinch of salt. Fry the rice for 2 - 3 minutes, keeping it moving so it doesn't burn.
• When the rice is translucent, add the vermouth (be careful, it will steam). Stir until the alcohol is cooked off and the liquid is absorbed.
• Add the chicken stock, and give it a stir. Lock on the lid and bring to pressure.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 4 minutes. Remove the pressure cooker from the heat, and let sit for 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the butter into small cubes, and grate the parmesan.
• Carefully release any remaining pressure.
• Stir in the butter, cheese, and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.

RISOTTO IN A PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in the cooker. Saute the onion until soft but not brown, about 2 minute Stir in the rice, making sure to coat it thoroughly with the fat. Stir in 3-1/2 c of the stock (watch for sputtering oil).
• Lock the lid in place and over high heat bring to hig pressure. Adjust the heat to maintain high pressure and cook for 6 minute Reduce pressure with a quick-release method (see below). Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow any excess steam to escape.
• Taste the rice, and if it's not sufficiently cooked, add a bit more stock as you stir. Cook over medium heat until the additional liquid has been absorbed and the rice is desired consistency, another minute or two. When the rice is ready, stir in the Gruyere and Parmesan, add salt to taste and serve immediately.
• NOTES: Adding some sort of fat is critical when cooking rice and grains so that the liquid/starch doesn't foam and plug up the steam vents. I'd also keep a close eye on it toward the end as I imagine that if you use less water the rice might dry out in the last minute or so. Also, Cooking Under Pressure is a nice reference book with a number of modern/gourmet- type recipes such as this one.
• For better taste and texture, it's essential to use an Italian short-grain white rice such as Arborio, Carnaroli, or Maratelli. Traditionally the rice is not rinsed before cooking since the water would wash away starches that contribute to the velvety sauce enveloping each grain. The perfect risotto should be slightly soupy and properly chewy, with the rice offering just a pleasant resistance to the bite. For this reason, the pressure is always quick-released and the risotto must be served as soon as it is finished -- Leftover risotto can also be shaped into pancakes and warmed or pan-fried in a little butter, or heated in the microwave.
• Using the basic formula of 3-1/2 to 4 c of liquid to 1-1/2 c Arborio rice you can create your own recipes and also use traditional recipes.
• Although classic risottos usually contain wine, the above recipe(s) are flavorful without it.

MEDITERRANEAN RISOTTO - 2-QT. PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• In pressure cooker over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of artichoke liquid or oil. add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add rice and saute, stirring often, until lightly golden.
• Pour in stock. Stir well.
• Secure lid. Bring to high pressure, then reduce heat to lowest setting that will stabilize at high pressure. From the moment high pressure has been reached, cook for 7 minutes.
• While risotto is cooking, slice the olives and roasted red peppers.
• Remove risotto from heat. Release pressure using automatic or cold-water release method (follow the recommendation of your pressure cooker manual).
• Stir in artichoke hearts, olives, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, Gruyere cheese and 1 tablespoon of reserved artichoke liquid.
• Let risotto sit in cooker until cheese has melted.
• Stir one more time and sprinkle with Italian parsley and pepper to taste.
• Serve at once.

MUSHROOM JUS - 2-QT. PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Over high heat, melt clarified butter or neutral oil in pressure cooker. Sauté mushrooms and shallots (and optional porcini mushrooms or bacon) until the mushrooms and shallots turn golden, about 12 minutes.
• Add the water, sherry, and port or Chardonnay. Combine with mushroom mixture.
• Secure lid, and pressure-cook at 1 bar (low pressure) for 25 minutes. (Start timing as soon as full pressure has been reached. (If your stovetop runs hot and you have difficulty maintaining only 1 bar of pressure, either double stack burner grates or use a heat diffuser.).
• Remove from heat. Let cooker depressurize naturally.
• Strain the stock through a fine sieve. Discard the solids.
• Measure 2 cups of the mushroom stock (500 mL or 500 g).
• Into the measured 2 cups stock, blend white miso and soy sauce. Allow to infuse for 4 minutes.
• Strain.
• Season the jus with salt to taste and/or sherry vinegar to taste.
• Serve the jus warm.

PROSECCO AND PARMESAN RISOTTO - 6-QT PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Heat a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
• Add butter to cooker, swirl until butter melts. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes.
• Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds; stirring constantly.
• Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add 1/2 cup Prosecco; cook 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly.
• Add another 1/2 cup Prosecco, and add broth.
• Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat. Adjust heat to medium or to level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Use quick-release method recommended by your pressure cooker manufacturer: release pressure through steam vent, or place cooker under cold running water to release pressure.
• Remove lid, holding it to keep steam away from you.
• Stir in 1 3/4 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Add thyme and black pepper and stir.
• Let stand 4 minutes to thicken.
• Top risotto with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
• Serve immediately in 3/4-cup servings.

LEMON-BASIL RISOTTO WITH TOMATO TOPPING - 6-QT PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• TOPPING.
• Combine ingredients. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
• RISOTTO.
• To prepare risotto, melt butter in a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium heat.
• Add onion. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add wine. Cook 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.
• Stir in broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and nutmeg.
• Close lid securely, and bring to high pressure over high heat. Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure. Cook 6 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Use quick release method favored by your pressure cooker manufacturer; place cooker under cold running water.
• Remove lid, directing steam away from you.
• Stir in cheese, lemon rind, lemon juice, and finely chopped fresh basil.
• Top with tomato topping and serve immediately.

SAFFRON RISOTTO IN THE PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Soak saffron threads in hot water in a bowl.
• Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a pressure cooker over low heat. Cook and stir shallot until soft, about 3 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir for a few minutes until rice has absorbed butter and is toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in wine and allow alcohol to cook off, about 1 minute. Add boiling stock all at once and stir. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Increase heat to high. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4 minutes.
• Remove cooker from heat and release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Carefully open once pressure is completely released and stir well. Stir in saffron, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoon butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Let risotto rest for 3 minutes in order to expand, soak up the stock, and absorb flavor. Serve in warmed bowls with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

SHANNON'S MUSHROOM RISOTTO - PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• In pressure cooker, simmer chopped onions in hot olive oil and butter for three minutes, stirring often. Do not brown.
• Add mushrooms and Arborio and stir constantly for additional minute.
• Add broth and wine; stir.
• Close lid and bring up to high pressure and cook for 7 minutes.
• Release pressure using cold-water release.
• Stir thoroughly, adding in grated Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper.

PRESSURE-COOKER JAMBALAYA RISOTTO

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.

RED WINE RISOTTO WITH CHORIZO - 2-QT. PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Over medium heat, render chorizo in pressure cooker. Remove chorizo but leave fat.
• Add olive oil and onions. Cook until the onions become translucent.
• Add the rice and stir for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the wine and cook until reduced. Add the stock.
• Secure the lid. Bring to high pressure, and turn heat to medium (or possibly lower) to stabilize at lowest temperature at which high pressure is maintained. From moment that high pressure was reached, cook for 5 minutes. Refer to your pressure cooker manual to check advised cooking times.
• Remove from heat. For Fagor, release pressure using cold water method. For other pressure cookers, follow recommended method for quick pressure release.
• Remove lid. Mix in the butter, cheese, peas, (herbs if any) and chorizo. Mix for a minute and season with salt and pepper to taste.

PRESSURE-COOKER TEX-MEX RISOTTO

Steps:

• Select sauté setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir orange pepper and if desired, jalapeno until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Add rice, cook and stir 1 minute longer. Press cancel. Add broth, chicken and diced tomatoes., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Stir in beans, cheese, corn and cilantro; heat through. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

QUICK ARBORIO (SHORT-GRAINED) RICE - 2-QT. PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• In pressure cooker, pour in water and bring it to a rolling boil.
• Pour in well-drained rice, stir well. (Note: for grains, do not exceed the 1/2 full marker.).
• Secure lid, and bring to LOW pressure (8 psi, 1 bar). Once pot has reached low pressure, adjust heat to stabilize at low pressure. (You may want to use a heat diffuser between the heat and your pot to make it easier to maintain LOW pressure. Sometimes I stack a 2nd burner grate on top of one burner grate. If I forget, I press the steam valve of my Kuhn Rikon p.c. lid to keep the pressure at 1 bar.) Once low pressure has been reached, begin timing for 5 minutes and cook for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Let pressure reduce naturally (this will absorb some of the excess water, if any).
• Remove lid and serve.