Substitute all or part of the water with a liquid for flavoring if you wish, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or prepared bouillion. You can saute onions and garlic on low heat. Then add the rice and cook for a few minutes. After that, add water to the cooker. Or use coconut milk, scallions, and fish sauce. Never fill the pressure cooker more than halfway with the rice and liquid. Add a teaspoon of butter, olive oil, or an oil of your choice to the rice for flavor if you like.

If you are using an electric pressure cooker, plug it into an outlet and turn it on.

If you are using an electric pressure cooker, set it to high pressure for three minutes. The cooker will take a few minutes to pressure up before the three minutes of cooking time. [2] X Research source Lower the heat right away after your cooker reaches high pressure, otherwise your rice can become quickly overcooked. [3] X Research source

For an electric cooker, turn it off when the timer beeps and set it to a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. [4] X Research source

You may only need a trivet and not a steaming basket or other cooking rack to support the bowl or pot you will place inside the cooker.

Choose a stainless steel bowl for ideal cooking, as it will conduct heat better than glass or ceramics. Substitute all or part of the water with a liquid for flavoring if you wish, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or prepared bouillion. Add a teaspoon of butter, olive oil, or an oil of your choice to the rice for flavor if you like.

Check the instruction manual for your pressure cooker to ensure that you are closing and locking the lid properly.

If you are using an electric pressure cooker, set it to high pressure for three minutes. The cooker will take a few minutes to pressure up before the three minutes of cooking time. [7] X Research source

For an electric cooker, turn it off when the timer beeps and set it to a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. [8] X Research source Lower the heat right away after your cooker reaches high pressure, otherwise your rice can become quickly overcooked. [9] X Research source

Add other seasonings like salt and pepper to the chicken, and add carrots or onions to cook in the leftover fat from the chicken, before you add the rice and chicken back in to pressure cook everything. Make sure to close and lock your pressure cooker when all ingredients are added, bring your burner to high heat to achieve full pressure, then lower the heat to maintain pressure. After 15 minutes cooking time, remove from heat and do a quick release of the cooker lid, tilting it away from you to avoid hot steam. [11] X Research source

Close and lock your pressure cooker after all ingredients are added, bring your burner to high heat to achieve full pressure, then lower the heat to maintain pressure. After 8 minutes cooking time, remove from heat and do a quick release of the cooker lid, tilting it away from you to avoid hot steam. Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and basil to the hot risotto after cooking to complete the dish.

Close and lock your pressure cooker after the rice and cooking liquid are added, bring your burner to high heat to achieve full pressure, then lower the heat to maintain pressure. After 5 minutes cooking time, remove from heat and do a quick release of the cooker lid, tilting it away from you to avoid hot steam. Whisk together flour and milk before adding it to the cooker, then add cheese and broccoli florets to finish simmering all ingredients together.