My Instant Pot is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. It makes amazing risotto. It makes effortless risotto. You can make this creamy Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto in classic rice dish quickly.
So first off let me say this isn’t a sponsored post, it is my love of this cooking appliance. I have had an Instant Pot for about 5 years now. I love this. I use mine weekly. The last thing I made in mine was yogurt. I will write that recipe up later, but right now, let’s talk about amazing risotto.
This risotto recipe is very easy to make. Traditional risotto is time-consuming. You have to stand over the pot and stir continually. This recipe, you will prep your ingredients, actively stir everything together for a couple of minutes, then put the lid on, and in about 15 minutes you will have risotto.
This recipe has 1 semi-unique ingredient. You can use arborio rice, or you can use medium grain rice. Medium grain isn’t the most common rice sold at your average grocery store, but it is sold there, read the label. You will need either arborio or medium grain. I have not made this recipe for a long grain rice. Have long grain rice? (Try my rice pilaf.) Please do not use long grain rice. Either arborio or medium grain rice prepares rice with a lot of starch which makes the dish creamy.
For this recipe, I use vermouth in the recipe. You can use white wine (I would use something dry, not sweet, like a chardonnay). Julia child often substituted Vermouth for white wine. Vermouth is dry, and since it is fortified it won’t oxidize like white wine. I always keep a bottle on hand for cooking. You can find it where wine is sold. It will be near other fortified wines, so look where the sherry or marsala wine is sold.
I also use shallots in this recipe, you can use chopped white onion of you can’t find shallots. It’s up to you.
I hope you enjoy this recipe and be sure to check out my other great Instant Pot recipes.
Instant Pot Irish Stew
Instant Pot Pulled Chicken
Instant Pot Stick of Butter Rice
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
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Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots, it is ok to use white onions
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/3 cups medium-grain rice or arborio rice
- 1 cup vermouth or other dry white wine, divided use
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 ounces fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the Instant Pot on saute, add butter, when the butter has melted add shallots. Saute the shallots until they have become translucent. Add garlic and saute until the garlic becomes fragrant. Add rice, stir until the rice is coated with the melted butter. Cook rice for about 1 minute. Add half of the vermouth. Stir the vermouth in, it will be absorbed into the rice. When the vermouth has been absorbed add the remaining Vermouth and chicken broth. Add 1 ounce of Parmesan cheese and salt, stir in the cheese and salt into the liquid. Place the lid on the pressure cooker.
- Cook for 8 minutes on high, you can set this manually. After the rice has finished cooking you can either allow it to release naturally, or you can manually release the pressure. Before serving add the remaining cheese.
Sandy says
Stephanie, is an Instant Pot the same as a Pressure Cooker?
Sara says
Yes, it’s a name brand. Check it out on Amazon. I love mine!
Kerri says
Risotto is one of my favorite dishes. I definitely want to try and make this recipe. Love the idea of adding parmesan.
Stephanie Manley says
I hope you enjoy the rice!
Nikki says
Risotto is one of my favorite comfort foods. I always make mine with arborrio rice because it’s got such great plump grains.
Rosey says
This looks good. I’m wondering if my kids would like it? I bet they would.
Susan says
My kids didn’t care for this particular recipe for risotto. It was too heavy on the vermouth. I’d half the quantity and let the cheese speak a bit more.
Alicia says
I keep seeing posts about the Instant Pot. I’m going to have to get one!
Aaronica @ the crunchy mommy says
I feel like cheering for this post. I love my instant pot and risotto! Such a win here
keikilani says
I just made Risotto for my sister and her friends! It was so delicious! I want to try your recipe.
Heather Lawrence says
Ok, I will bite. Where the heck would one go and buy a Instant pot?
I normally make rice over the stove but I pull it off the heat and let it sit while it cooks.
Hayley says
Amazon!! They are amazing!! I just got mine on Black Friday and I’m hooked!!
NYFOODIE says
I got mine and another for a gift from Bed Bath Beyond due to the coupon factor and their amazing return policy IF I use and it breaks etc down the road it’s replaced. LOVE MINE but I went with the Fagor Brand- it’s virtually same but heats up quicker / all made in the USA / has an optional stainless steel pot which I prefer for searing meat. It’s the BESt new invention on cooking! Has several safety features too!
Erin @ Stay at Home Yogi says
I have never heard of an Instant Pot! Effortless risotto though? Sign me up! 🙂
Maria @ closetohome says
I love risotto but hate having to sit and stir for 40 minutes. Love the ease of this recipe.
Lynlee says
I definitely need to look into getting an instant pot because this looks amazing! Thanks so much for the tips on the risotto. Can’t wait to try it!
Ashley @Irishred02 says
Mmm risotta is a favorite of mine. I need to pick up an instant pot!
Gwen says
Where is the recipe?
Brenda says
If you click on Print Recipe, it comes right up…
Stephanie says
I made an error in the code. It is back now, I apologize for my error.
Stephanie says
it is there now, I am sorry I had an error in my code.
Stephanie says
It is on the webpage.
Nancy says
This might be a tasty rice dish but sorry, it’s not risotto. Risotto should be creamy which can only be obtained by stirring the arborio (or carnaroli rice is even better!) to the point that it must be served in a bowl. This rice dish is not even close. Standing over the stove stirring is the only way to get there. Instant Pot is awesome and works well but not for risotto.
Stephanie says
Again, thank you for sharing your opinion. I think we personally have divergent opinions when making rice in an Instant Pot. I did use a medium, not a long grain rice for this recipe. Medium grain rice is similar to carnaroli. I look forward to more of your comments in the future, it sounds like you know a lot about cooking.
Foodiewife says
I adore a true risotto, and sometimes I don’t mind stirring and day dreaming for a creamy dish of this. For goodness sake, making it in my beloved Instant Pot is something I intend to do.Who cares if this isn’t the authentic way? Thanks for sharing this recipe. I’m making this one, as soon as our freaky Indian Summer weather is gone.
Jan T. says
The recipe does not show up on this page!
Linda says
Agreed there is no actual recipe just discussion about the recipe!!!
Stephanie says
It is there now.
Jim Wichael says
I am new to the world of home cooking. You got my curiosity up. What is an Instant Pot. My family thinks I am A great cook since I started using your recipes. Thank you
Bridget says
Go on Amazon and look at them. I have cooked our last 5 dinners in mine. Last night I had Jumbalaya on the table in 15 min. I love my Instapot. I also have made chili, chicken in wine, Carne Guisada and a soup. So quick! Love my Instapot.
Stephanie says
Thank you very much Jim. I am sure you are a great cook before you starting coming to my website. http://www.instantpot.com will give you all of the information you need about this awesome cooking pot. It sautes, pressure cooks, makes rice, makes homemade yogurt, and acts as a slow cooker.
Kris says
Sounds great! Where’s the recipe ??
Stephanie says
It’s there now. I am sorry I had an error that prevented the page from loading.
Becky T says
Love my instant pot!!!!
Cook all sorts of rice dishes in it all the time including different risottos. I have successfully used the medium grain rice instead of the arborio rice.
Betty says
Thanks for this recipe.I plan on makin it soon.
Laura says
Can you adapt this using other than a pressure cooker
Stephanie says
So I think you can use the typical technique for this rice, with a couple of modifications. One, use arborio rice. Then simply saute the shallots and garlic over medium heat. Add the rice, cook for about 1 minute. Then add in the liquid about a half a cup at a time stirring constantly. until all of it is incorporated. Check for doneness, this will take about 20 minutes before all of the liquid is absorbed. Let me know if these directions make sense.
abby says
I use my Zohrushi bread machine to make mine in. Perfect every time!
Stephanie says
Now that’s an awesome idea!