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HOW TO MAKE RISOTTO
FIRST STEP:
SEARING RISOTTO IN „SAUTÉ/SEAR“ SETTING
1. Ensure exterior of the cooking bowl is clean before placing it in the housing. This
will ensure proper contact with the inner heating plate.
2. Plug the appliance connector end into the multi cooker inlet. Then plug the
power cord into a suitable power outlet. The START/CANCEL button and RI-
SOTTO button surrounds will illuminate in white.
3. Press the SAUTÉ/SEAR button, the button surround will illuminate in white, the
button surround of the RISOTTO button will go out. Press the START/CANCEL
button to activate the sear setting, the button surround will illuminate red.
4. Cover with lid and allow to pre-heat for approximately 2 – 3 minutes (do not pre-
heat for longer than 5 minutes).
5. Add oil or butter and allow to heat for approximately 1 minute.
6. If using chicken or seafood in the recipe, sear in small batches, cover with lid and
stir occasionally until food is cooked. Remove from cooking bowl.
7. Add extra oil or butter to cooking bowl if necessary or if recipe states so. Allow
to heat for approximately 1 minute.
8. Add ingredients such as onions and garlic. Sauté, cover with lid if necessary and
stir occasionally for about 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked to desired brownness.
9. Stir in Risotto rice (Arborio or Carnaroli rice) and mix well. Sauté for approximately
2 – 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Pour in wine (if wanted or mentioned in the recipe) and cook uncovered until
rice has absorbed all liquid and alcohol has evaporated, stirring frequently.
11. Press the START/CANCEL button to stop the SAUTÉ/SEAR setting.
12. Proceed as described in the next section.
