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A Sneak Peak of Martha Stewart’s new cookbook, PRESSURE COOKER
Cilantro Chicken and Rice Recipe
About Martha Stewart’s Pressure Cooker
From the expert kitchens of Martha Stewart, an essential guide for your beloved, time-saving pressure cooker—with 100 fast, flavorful recipes that will transform the way you think of weeknight dinners. Recipes include instructions for both types of pressure cookers (stovetop and electric), including the cult favorite Instant Pot®.
The kitchens of Martha Stewart present an authoritative volume packed with brilliant, effortless recipes that yield maximum flavor and require minimal time. Every recipe is rigorously tested, beautifully photographed, and will work for any type of pressure cooker. If you’re new to pressure cooking, this book makes the experience foolproof and fearless. Dishes that once seemed like long weekend affairs or were too labor intensive to muster on a weeknight are now ready in a flash: braised short ribs that fall off the bone after only an hour; dried beans from scratch that skip the long pre-soaking process; and a creamy, perfectly cooked risotto ready in six minutes, without constant stirring. Martha Stewart’s Pressure Cooker demonstrates the incredible versatility of the appliance with a chapter devoted solely to desserts, such as cakes, puddings, and more. Staples that traditionally require long cooking times, such as whole grains, dried beans, and stocks, are finished much more quickly and can be transformed into countless, easy meals that will serve you throughout the week.
CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE
SERVES 4 TO 6
Cubanelle and serrano chiles bring a balance of mild sweetness and spicy heat to the Mexican-inspired meal. Blended with herbs and spices, they form a fragrant sauce that beautifully infuses the chicken as it pressure-cooks. You can brighten the dish even further with a bit of grated fresh ginger or with tomatoes in summer (the amount of cooking liquid remains the same).
1 medium bunch fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
3 garlic cloves
1 cubanelle or poblano chile, stemmed and seeded
1 serrano chile, seeds and ribs removed, if desired
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
5 allspice berries or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 to 2 cups water
3 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
Lime wedges, for serving
1. In a blender, purée cilantro, onion, garlic, both chiles, oregano, cumin seeds, allspice, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup water. Add enough water (remaining 1 to 1 1/2 cups) to measure a total of 3 cups liquid. Transfer cilantro mixture to a 6- to 8-quart pressure cooker.
2. STOVETOP: Add chicken and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir to combine. Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, quickly release pressure, then remove lid. ELECTRIC: Add chicken and bring to a boil using the sauté function. Add rice and stir to combine. Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 15 minutes and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, turn off, quickly release pressure, then remove lid.
3. Top with cilantro or other fresh herbs and serve with lime wedges.