WHAT KIND OF RICE IS USED FOR RISOTTO RECIPES

Steps:

• To make the rice, first wash it thoroughly in a sieve for 4 mins, gently turning it over by hand until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and put it in a pan with 540ml water.
• Leave it to stand for a minimum of 30 mins. It can be left overnight, but for best results, leave it for 30 mins-1 hr. Leave the soaking water in the pan with the rice and bring to the boil, put the lid on, reduce the heat and simmer for 8 -9 mins. Turn the heat off and let it stand with the lid on for a further 5 mins. Do not lift the lid.
• While the rice is cooking, to make the sushi-su, put the rice vinegar, sugar and 1 tbsp salt into a pan and leave on a low heat until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Be careful not to let it boil or the flavour will spoil. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
• Put the rice into a wide flat dish such as a sushi oke, a baking dish or a roasting tray. Pour the sushi-su over the rice and fold it carefully into the rice with a wooden spoon as it cools down, being careful not to damage the grains. You can use a fan or a hairdryer on the coolest setting to speed up the cooling process, directing it at the rice. The sushi-su gives the rice more flavour and that familiar sticky glazed look.
• If you don’t want to use the rice immediately, cover it with a damp cloth so that it doesn’t dry out. Leave in a cool place, but do not refrigerate. The fridge will make the rice hard and dry, and the sushi-su helps to preserve the rice without refrigeration. Will keep for a day.

Steps:

• Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function .
• When oil gets hot, add the chicken to the pot in one even layer and brown, 2 minutes per side. Meat will not be cooked through. Do not crowd the pot--you may have to work in batches.
• Add onion to the pot and saute until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
• Add broth, thyme, rosemary, poultry seasoning and pepper to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Add the celery, peas and carrots and stir.
• Pour the two cans of cream of chicken evenly over the top--do not stir.
• Spread the quartered biscuit pieces over the top in an even layer. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 5 minutes.
• When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release until the pin drops (typically 20-25 minutes).
• Adjust seasonings and serve warm.