Quick Parmesan Risotto
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup finely chopped shallots
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked Carnaroli or other medium-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 ounces fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Heat a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add butter to cooker; swirl until butter melts. Add shallots; saute 2 minutes. Add garlic; saute for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth; cook 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining broth. Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat. Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 8 minutes. Remove from heat; release pressure through steam vent, or place cooker under cold running water to release pressure. Remove lid. Grate 1 3/4 ounces cheese; stir in grated cheese and remaining ingredients. Let stand 4 minutes to thicken. Shave remaining 1/4 ounce cheese, and top with shavings.
butter, shallots, garlic, carnaroli, chicken broth, cheese, thyme, lemon rind, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/quick-parmesan-risotto (may not work)