Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto

WHAT IS RISOTTO

Sure, if you’ve watched an episode of Hell’s Kitchen, you’ve probably gathered that risotto is a rice recipe that Gordon Ramsay is rarely pleased with when his apprentice chefs present their versions for critique. 

But aside from that, risotto is a creamy and indulgent rice dish that was created in Lombardy in Northern Italy. And most variations call for broth, butter, onions and Parmesan cheese (and sometimes white wine) to be introduced during the cooking process rather than just plain water.

Now, while most risotto recipes are made (rather laboriously) on the stove top, we have a hack for making it with the press of a button!

HOW TO MAKE RISOTTO IN A RICE COOKER

It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that you can make risotto in your Tiger rice cooker. Tiger multicookers do way more than just steam perfect rice. In fact, if you’re a risotto aficionado, check out our rice cooker butternut squash risotto and this luxurious bacon and Parmesan risotto!

Now for this easy risotto recipe, simply place your rice, sliced mushrooms, asparagus and onions into the inner pot of your rice cooker and pour in your vegetable broth. When you use the Slow Cook setting for 75 minutes, your multi-functional rice cooker will prepare a velvety and creamy risotto while you kick your feet up! Once the timer sounds off, just mix in butter and salt and pepper – then top with grated Parmesan. That’s it!

The flavors of this easy asparagus and mushroom risotto are super savory and umami – with little pops of garden freshness from the asparagus florets.