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    How to Make Instant Pot Risotto

    Published: Oct 8, 2020 · Modified: Feb 24, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    Risotto is notorious for being time consuming as you sit over the pot and add more and more hot liquid, all the while stirring, stirring and stirring. This Instant Pot Risotto recipe is the perfect way to make risotto without having to babysit a pot on the stove top. The best part is you still get extremely creamy and perfectly cooked arborio rice!! Promise!

    a bowl of creamy risotto garnished with parsley

    If you love risotto for dinner then check out these other two Instant Pot Risotto Recipes:

    • Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto
    • Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto

    Arborio Rice

    Arborio rice is a short grain Italian rice that is used to make Risotto. It contains quite a bit of rice starch, which is why risotto is a famously creamy dish.

    Arborio rice, short grain Italian rice in a white bowl, used in risotto recipes

    One tip for making risotto is to make sure you DO NOT RINSE your arborio rice! The extra rice starch that clings to the outside of the grains creates that creamy texture you love!

    Steps for Making Risotto in Your Instant Pot

    1. Start with your Instant Pot on saute mode. Melt the butter and oil together.
    2. Lightly saute the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the dry arborio rice and saute for another 2 minutes.
    3. Stir in the salt and pour in the wine and broth, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pot.
    4. Turn off saute mode, pop the lid on and set to cook on high pressure for 7 minutes. Do a 10 minute natural release. Then quick release any remaining pressure.
    5. Stir the risotto and then add your desired amount of parmesan.
    steps for making risotto in the instant pot

    Watch the full web story for how to make instant pot risotto!

    Tips & Troubleshooting

    If your risotto is just a smidge too thick you can add a couple tablespoons of milk or cream to loosen it up a touch.

    If your risotto still has too much liquid after cooking, turn on the saute function (low) for a few minutes to simmer out some of the liquid. Make sure you stir a lot so it doesn’t burn to the pot. However, note that the parmesan cheese will thicken up some of that liquid!

    two bowls of risotto with an instant pot in the back

    Add herbs for extra flavor, stir it in when you add the parmesan cheese.

    Try different types of cheese for layers of flavor – romano, blue cheese, grana padano, gruyere.

    If you don’t want to use wine, just sub for all chicken broth.

    Serving and Storing

    You can serve this Instant Pot Risotto as a side dish or as a main dish. It goes great with Pork Milanese or Chicken Parmesan!

    Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave, you can add some milk, water, or broth to reconstitute before reheating.

    Instant Pot Risotto Recipe

    a bowl of creamy risotto

    Instant Pot Risotto

    Learn how to make perfect, creamy risotto in your Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 17 minutes
    Pressure and release time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 32 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 fresh garlic cloves, thinly sliced
    • 1 ½ cups arborio rice do not rinse your rice!!!!
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup white wine something crisp like chardonnay or pinot grigio (make sure it is not sweet!!).
    • 3 ½ cups chicken broth
    • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese more if you like it cheesy!
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    Instructions

    • With your Instant Pot on saute mode (normal), add the butter and olive oil. Add the chopped garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.
    • Pour in the arborio rice and kosher salt let it saute for 2 minutes.
    • Pour in the wine and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and then turn the saute function off.
    • Pop the lid on and turn the pressure vent to seal. Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure mode for 7 minutes.
    • Do a 10 minute natural release, then release any remaining pressure with a quick release.
      There will still be a little standing liquid in the pot, that is ok. Give the pot a stir and it should incorporate, and the cheese will thicken it even more.
    • Stir in the parmesan cheese.
    • Let the Risotto cool for a minute or two and then serve immediately!

    Notes:

    If you prefer not to use wine, you can increase the chicken broth to 4 cups and omit the wine.
    If your risotto is too thick you can add a little milk or cream to make the right consistency.
    If your risotto is too thin you can simmer it while stirring (on the saute function), and add cheese to thicken the liquid.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Kelsey

      December 28, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      This is incredible and SO easy. Serving it tonight with sliced beef sausage on top and Brussels on the side. Risotto is an impressive dish, and with this, no one will know you’re cheating! Brava! And thank you!

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    2. John

      October 08, 2020 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      I am a big fan of this risotto! It was really good!

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