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Braised lamb shanks with mushroom risotto

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH MUSHROOM RISOTTO
6
50M

Ingredients

Method

1.Heat half the oil in a 6-litre (24-cup) pressure cooker; cook lamb, in batches, until browned. Remove from cooker.
2.Return lamb to cooker with celery, leek, rosemary, garlic and the water; secure lid. Bring cooker to high pressure. Reduce heat to stabilise pressure; cook 30 minutes.
3.Release pressure using the quick release method; remove lid. Strain over large heatproof bowl; cover shanks to keep warm. Discard vegetables. Reserve 3½ cups (875ml) cooking liquid; add dried mushrooms.
4.Heat remaining oil in cooker; cook onion, stirring, until soft. Add rice; stir to coat in onion mixture. Stir in wine and cooking liquid with mushrooms; secure lid. Bring cooker to high pressure. Reduce heat to stabilise pressure; cook 7 minutes.
5.Release pressure using the quick release method; remove lid. Stand, covered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in parmesan and butter; season to taste. Sprinkle risotto with a little extra rosemary and grated parmesan, if you like; serve with shanks.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Covering the shanks with the cooked celery and leek is an easy way to keep the lamb hot and moist while you cook the risotto. This recipe is not suitable to freeze.

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