Risotto

Name: Risotto - Carolina J.
Ingredients: 250 g long grain rice; 1 onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1/2 green bell pepper; 150 g peeled and diced tomatoes; 400 ml chicken/vegetable broth; 60 g sliced mushrooms; 50 g peas; 1 tablespoon olive oil; saffron; salt and pepper; 1 cube of Maggi Bouillon.

Savory - Risotto by Carolina J. - Recipia

Vegetable Risotto in a Multicooker The rice in this risotto remains separate, without the need for constant stirring during cooking. The vegetables retain their color, texture, and flavor well, and most of the preparation is done directly in the multicooker. The recipe is taken from the Philips cookbook included with the purchase of the appliance and can be prepared with vegetable or chicken broth, depending on preference. Quick Info Total time: not specified in the original recipe Preparation time: 10 minutes for the FRY program Cooking time: duration of the RICE program is not specified Servings: not specified Difficulty: easy Recipe type: rice with vegetables, pilaf in a multicooker; with vegetable broth and without a bouillon cube with animal-derived ingredients, can be adapted for fasting Ingredients 250 g long-grain rice 1 onion 1 red bell pepper 1/2 green bell pepper 150 g peeled and diced tomatoes 400 ml chicken or vegetable broth 60 g sliced mushrooms 50 g peas 1 tablespoon olive oil Saffron, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cube of Maggi Bouillon Preparation method 1. Pour the olive oil into the inner pot of the multicooker. 2. Press the MENU button and select the FRY program. Set the cooking time to 10 minutes using the COOKING TIME button. 3. Add the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Let the vegetables cook on the FRY program, stirring occasionally. 4. After 10 minutes, add the long-grain rice, peas, saffron, and broth. Also add the Maggi Bouillon cube, then stir to distribute the ingredients as evenly as possible. 5. Close the lid of the multicooker. Select the RICE program and press the START button. 6. Let the program run its cycle. There is no need to stir continuously during cooking. At the end, the multicooker automatically switches to KEEP WARM mode. 7. After the program is finished, disconnect the appliance from the power source. 8. Serve the rice after you have turned off the appliance. If using chicken broth or a salty bouillon cube, the final taste may already be intense enough, so it is better to adjust the salt carefully during preparation. Why I make the recipe often It is a practical recipe when I want to prepare a side dish or a vegetable dish without having to stand by the pot constantly. The 10 minutes on the FRY program are enough to easily cook the vegetables before adding the rice, and then the multicooker takes care of the rest. I also like that the vegetables do not turn into mush. The bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, and peas remain visible in the final dish, and the rice did not stick at all when I made the recipe in the multicooker. It is a simple version of pilaf with vegetables, with few steps and without continuous stirring. Tips and variations Tips Follow the order of the programs in the recipe. First, use FRY for the onion, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes, then add the rice, peas, saffron, and broth, and continue cooking on the RICE program. Stir the vegetables occasionally during the 10 minutes on the FRY program. It is not necessary to supervise them by stirring continuously, but distributing them in the pot helps with even cooking. The rice is added after the vegetables have been placed in the pot and cooked on the FRY program. The broth is added along with the rice, peas, and saffron, before closing the lid. Keep in mind that both the broth and the Maggi Bouillon cube contribute to the salty flavor of the dish. If the broth is already seasoned, use salt sparingly. After the RICE program has finished, the multicooker automatically switches to KEEP WARM mode. To completely turn off the appliance, it must be disconnected from the power source. Substitutions Chicken broth can be replaced with vegetable broth. This way, the recipe can be prepared without meat if a compatible bouillon cube is also used. No other amount is indicated in the original recipe for the diced peeled tomatoes, so it is better to keep the proportion of 150 g if you make a substitution. Mushrooms can be omitted if you do not have them on hand, but the texture and flavor of the dish will be different. Since the recipe is built around the combination of vegetables, rice, peas, and tomatoes, any substitution should be made without changing the amount of broth in the base recipe. Variations For a fasting version, use vegetable broth and check the ingredients of the chosen Maggi Bouillon cube. The original recipe includes chicken or vegetable broth, so the version with vegetable broth is the most suitable when not using animal products. You can keep the exact recipe and only change the type of broth. With chicken broth, the rice has a richer flavor, while with vegetable broth, the flavor of the vegetables remains more evident. Saffron is added along with the rice and liquid, not during the vegetable frying stage. The amount is not specified in the original recipe, so it is used to taste. Serving ideas The rice with vegetables can be served as a main dish, especially when prepared with vegetable broth, or as a side dish for dishes that pair well with rice. It can be placed directly on the plate after the RICE program is finished, without an additional step mentioned in the recipe. For a simple meal, you can serve it alongside a salad. If used as a side dish, the amount on the plate can be adjusted according to the rest of the menu. Frequently asked questions Do I need to stir the rice during the RICE program? No. One of the advantages of this recipe is that the rice does not need to be stirred continuously during preparation. The ingredients are stirred before closing the lid, then the RICE program is selected. What program is used for the vegetables? The vegetables are first cooked on the FRY program, set for 10 minutes. During this time, the onion, red pepper, green pepper, mushrooms, and tomatoes are added and stirred occasionally. When are saffron and peas added? Saffron and peas are added after the FRY stage, along with the rice and broth. Once the ingredients are mixed, the lid is closed and the RICE program is selected. Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth? Yes. The recipe allows for both options: chicken or vegetable broth. Vegetable broth is the right choice if you want a meatless version. What happens after the program finishes? The multicooker automatically switches to KEEP WARM mode. After completion, the appliance should be disconnected from the power source. Nutritional values The values below are estimates for the entire quantity of the dish and may vary depending on the type of broth, Maggi Bouillon cube, amount of saffron, and nutritional values of the ingredients used. For the entire recipe, the estimate is approximately 1,250-1,400 kcal, approximately 225-240 g carbohydrates, 25-32 g protein, and 18-23 g fat. A significant part of the carbohydrates comes from the 250 g of rice, while the fats mainly come from the tablespoon of olive oil. Salt can vary greatly depending on the broth and concentrated cube, which is why it cannot be accurately estimated without information from the packaging. The number of calories per serving cannot be accurately calculated, as the original recipe does not specify how many servings the dish is divided into. Storage and reheating Leftover rice should be stored in the refrigerator in a closed container. For reheating, only heat the amount you intend to consume, until it is well warmed. The dish is best enjoyed fresh when the rice and vegetables have the texture obtained immediately after the RICE program. After cooling, the rice may become more compact, but it can still be consumed later if stored properly in the refrigerator. Do not leave the pot on KEEP WARM mode longer than necessary; after serving, turn off and disconnect the multicooker.

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