Italians tend to serve their risotto meat-free like this one, or with seafood. Prawn risotto with tomatoes and peas is a simplified version of the fishy classic risotto ai frutti di mare, which are you making? This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission.
Instant Pot risotto
So, it’s summer, but no-one has told the weather that, and I am craving the warm comfort of oozy and dependable dishes like risotto. But life is so hectic right now I barely set foot my kitchen! Anyone else? Well, this Instant Pot risotto is the answer to my cold-climate, house-renovation prayers! I love a risotto recipe, but my usual cooking method involves standing at the steaming stove stirring wildly like a witch casting a spell. And I don’t have time for that! This one is different, and it is magic. First of all, This is an affiliate link.Instant Pot risotto takes literally half the time to cook compared to stovetop. That’s 40 minutes versus 20. Second, there is no stirring involved. Well, there’s a little, but it’s minimal- not sweaty-brow levels. Third, exquisite texture guaranteed. There is no chance your plump little risotto grains will be brittle and bitey. The consistency will be smooth and silken, studded with rice just-so. To ensure this heavenly texture of creamy risotto, you’ll need to lessen the liquid. The Instant Pot will seal in any moisture so approximately half is needed compared to the stovetop method. Follow the recipe quantities and alakazam!
Serving suggestions
I think Italy might be my gastronomic home. I mean, who could refuse a 4-course meal, as opposed to a puny 3-courser?? Risotto sits firmly as the second of the four courses, known as primi piatti, and it’s usually a toss up between rice or pasta. Vegetarian risottos are typical so there is space for the subsequent two courses. The first of which is meat-based, the second the dessert or dolce. While I’m not planning an Italian feast this time, the beauty of this particular risotto is its low maintenance, I would serve a couple of rapidly-ready side dishes, or contorni, like a summer tomato salad with herbs, grilled asparagus with romesco sauce and burrata, or tomato bruschetta from this bruschetta recipe trio (OK, technically that’s antipasti!). And since you ask, my choice for a meaty secondi piatti; pork osso bucco. Oh, you didn’t ask. Well, it’s out there now.
Storage and leftovers
Being naturally filling, there is always a serving’s worth of leftovers when I make risotto. Luckily, it keeps well. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat either covered in the microwave or gently on the stovetop. The only issue is who will get to that last portion first?!
More instant pot recipes to try
Instant Pot Dal Makhani Instant Pot Whole Chicken Instant Pot Cheesy Potato Soup Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
