Jalapeno Rice: Philadelphia Life Magazine Recipe

Philadelphia Life Magazine presents this signature preparation of Jalapeno Rice. Handcrafted with traditional culinary care, this dish pairs authentic regional flavors with seasonal farm produce.

Recipe Overview & Technique

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ pound mushrooms
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups chicken broth

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1. **Prep & Sauté:** Press the **Sauté** button on your Instant Pot (set to Normal/Medium). Add cooking oil and sear your meat/aromatics for 4-5 minutes until browned.
2. 2. **Deglaze (Crucial to Prevent ‘Burn’ Error):** Pour in 1/2 cup of broth or cooking liquid. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all browned bits (fond) stuck to the bottom of the inner pot.
3. 3. **Layer Ingredients:** Add remaining ingredients and at least 1 cup of thin liquid.
4. 4. **Pressure Cook:** Secure the lid and turn the steam release valve to **Sealing**. Select **Pressure Cook / Manual (High)** and set the timer for **23 minutes**.
5. 5. **Pressure Release:** When the timer beeps, perform a **10 to 15-Minute Natural Pressure Release (NPR), then Quick Release remaining steam**.