Instant Pot Risotto

Step 1

Saute onions & garlic: heat up Instant Pot using “sauté more” function

Step 2

Wait until Instant Pot says “hot”

Step 3

Ensure the Instant Pot is as hot as it can be in order to induce a maillard reaction

Step 4

Add unsalted butter or olive oil in Instant Pot

Step 5

Ensure the whole bottom is coated with oil

Step 6

Add diced onions and shallot (optional)

Step 7

Saute for 2 minutes

Step 8

Add in minced garlic

Step 9

Saute for another 30 seconds until fragrant

Step 10

Toast arborio rice in Instant Pot: make some room in Instant Pot by pushing the onions and garlic to the side of the inner pot; add unsalted butter to the empty side of Instant Pot

Step 11

Pour arborio rice in Instant Pot - ensure all the rice is coated with butter

Step 12

Give it a quick stir to mix everything together

Step 13

Toast arborio rice in Instant Pot for 2 - 3 minutes to give the dish a really nice nutty flavor

Step 14

Pro tip: we don't want to brown the rice

Step 15

Ensure the arborio rice’s edges become translucent, while the center remains white

Step 16

Add wine to Instant Pot: pour dry white wine in Instant Pot, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot

Step 17

Let the wine simmer for roughly a minute to allow the alcohol to evaporate

Step 18

Pressure cook risotto: add regular soy sauce and unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot

Step 19

Give it a quick mix and make sure no rice is sticking to the sides of the Instant Pot

Step 20

Close and lock the lid and turn the steam release handle to Sealing

Step 21

Pressure cook at high pressure 5 minutes

Step 22

Quick release

Step 23

Open the lid carefully

Step 24

Optional fancy step - warm plates: warm serving plates in the oven (200°F toaster oven) to ensure the best risotto consistency when served

Step 25

Add green peas & cheese: the risotto will look soupy at first

Step 26

Add green peas to the risotto

Step 27

Stir to combine and form a creamy smooth consistency

Step 28

Pro tip: if the risotto is too runny, simply stir and cook for another few minutes over medium heat (Instant Pot: press "sauté" button)

Step 29

Add freshly grated parmesan cheese

Step 30

Mix well to melt the cheese

Step 31

When the risotto reaches your desired consistency, taste and season with kosher salt & black pepper (we used 2 pinches of salt for seasoning)

Step 32

Serve risotto: add risotto to a warmed plate

Step 33

Garnish with shredded prosciutto, grated parmesan cheese, and finely chopped chives

Step 34

For the best tasting experience, serve risotto immediately

Step 35

Enjoy!