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Rice cooker Sicilian-style Risotto

by Jonathan Cheung

Easiest Risotto ever, and its got personnality. Learn the basics on how to make risotto.

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rice cooker Sicilian style risotto

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups /375 mL Dainty Risotto rice
  • 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 small Onion, diced
  • 4-5 cups/1-1.25 liters Chicken or Vegetable stock
  • 1 large pinch Saffron
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino (or Parmesan) Cheese, grated
  • 1 small pinch Red Pepper Flakes

Sicilian-style garnish

  • 1 head Cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp dried Currants
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • 2 tbsp chopped Parsley

Preparation

1

Preheat oven to 450*.

2

Add the rice, garlic, onion, 4 cups of broth, and the saffron to the bowl of your rice cooker. Cover and cook.

3

Meanwhile, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, and season with salt & pepper. Roast for 25 mins in the oven, remove and set aside.

4

Back to the rice cooker – when done check the consistency. It should resemble oatmeal. If its too dry add in a ½ to 1 cup of extra stock and stir.

5

Stir in the butter, the grated cheese, the pepper flakes and season with salt & pepper to taste.

6

To serve, place a generous amount of risotto in a deep plate or bowl. Scatter some of the roasted cauliflower on top. Sprinkle with currants, a few capers and a pinch of chopped parsley. Buon Gusto!


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