ARBORIO****Rice Cooker - risi e bisi

By Unblond1

24/12/11 - Dan likes very much and it's close enough to a risotto to keep me happy too.

16/05/12 - UPDATE - Added 4 slices of thinly sliced Serrano ham - was very good and Dan got his "meat". Good option if serving as a main dish.

26/11/15 - Pancetta also works. One slice, diced and cooked with onions, etc.

Ingredients

• TO FINISH:
• 1 tsp. EVOO
• 1 tsp. unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp. minced shallot or onion
• 3 tbsp. minced celery
• 3 tbsp. minced leeks
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced or minced
• 4 slices prosciutto or serrano or grandpa ham, sliced (Optional)
• 1 tbsp. white wine
• 1/3 cup arborio rice
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, plus additional as needed
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp. heavy cream
• 4 tbsp. parmigiano reggiano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and/or basil
• grated zest of 1/2 lemon

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 75mins

Preparation

Step 1

* Add the oil and the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the vegetables and the prosciutto or serrano and cook until softenend but not browned. Add the wine and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 - 5 minutes. Dump everything into the rice cooker, add the stock, cover and cook on Porridge cycle - 55 to 65 minutes.

* When the cycle is done, stir the rice and taste. If not done al dente, cook a few minutes longer. Keep warm up to 1 hour.

* When ready to serve, add the thawed frozen peas and stir just to combine and close the cover for 3 - 5 minutes to warm the peas. Stir in the butter, cream, cheese, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts
3 Servings (w/out prosciutto)

Calories 200.8
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.4 g
Cholesterol 13.8 mg
Sodium 275.1 mg
Potassium 291.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate 27.2 g
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g
Sugars 3.2 g
Protein 6.8 g

3 Servings (w/ prosciutto)

Calories 254.1
Total Fat 10.8 g
Saturated Fat 5.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.4 g
Cholesterol 30.4 mg
Sodium 628.5 mg
Potassium 291.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate 27.2 g
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g
Sugars 3.2 g
Protein 12.1 g