Name: Instant Pot Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 shallot; 3 clove garlic; 1 cup arborio rice; 0.5 cup white wine; 1.75 cups chicken stock; 1.5 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup heavy cream

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Instant Pot Risotto

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Instructions

Set a 6 quart Instant Pot to the highest saute setting.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the Instant Pot and allow to melt.

Add shallots to the melted butter and cook until shallots are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add rice and stir for 1 minute, ensuring all of the rice is coated in the butter.

Stir in white wine and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Add chicken broth and all-purpose seasoning.

Affix lid and set Instant Pot to manual setting. Set timer to cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.

When cooking is finished, quick-release the pressure.

Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, parmesan cheese and heavy cream.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Arborio Rice First 🍚
Before adding liquid, sauté the arborio rice with butter and shallots for 2-3 minutes to activate the starches and create a nuttier, more authentic risotto flavor and texture.
Use High-Quality Stock Temperature 🌡️
Pre-heat your chicken stock to a simmer before adding it to the Instant Pot; cold stock can lower the temperature and result in unevenly cooked rice.
Master the Quick Release Technique ⏱️
Use a modified quick release by opening the valve in short bursts and covering with a towel to prevent sputtering, while allowing excess steam to escape gradually without compromising the creamy consistency.
Finish with Cold Butter and Cream 🧈
Remove from heat and immediately stir in cold cubed butter and heavy cream for the ultimate silky, restaurant-quality texture; this technique is called 'mantecatura' and is essential to authentic risotto.
Don't Skip the Wine Reduction 🍷
Deglaze the pot with white wine before adding stock and let it reduce by half to concentrate the flavor and add depth; this step elevates the overall complexity of your risotto.