InstaPot Anyone??

GeorgiaMa'am · 05-08-2019, 08:09 PM

Okay, my last possible objection to the IP is gone. I finally made rice in it, instead of getting out the rice cooker. I needed a big quantity of rice (2 cups uncooked) and the rice cooker doesn't handle making that much rice very well. It comes out partially uncooked in the rice cooker if I try to make more than about 3/4 cup of uncooked rice (it's a cheap rice cooker). I'm happy to report that the rice turned out absolutely beautifully in the IP! I will be getting rid of the rice cooker.

Andrea · 07-06-2019, 05:34 PM

Made carrot dogs today. I had been hearing about them for weeks/months now and decided why not.

Technically, the recipe suggests you marinate in the instant pot and then grill but the actual cooking could have been done on the stove or even a short time in the instant pot.

The carrots tasted and had the texture of a hot dog.

AND it was so easy. Next time I am not going to peel the carrot and waste the good stuff.

We are a gluten free household so just dipped in yellow mustard and ate, along with some delicious corn on the cob.

https://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes/smoky-vegan-carrot-dogs

Andrea · 07-07-2019, 04:26 PM

Using my IP a lot because it is entirely too hot to cook here.

Today I graduated.

I used a different setting than the pressure cook or saute. I used steam!!

So proud of myself. LOL

Had a lot of cabbage to be used up so made Asian dumplings with cabbage, carrot, jicama, and mushrooms, and steamed them in the IP. So easy and delicious.

Next time we will add more spices to take it up a notch.

https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-asian-steamed-dumplings/

Amulette · 07-07-2019, 04:30 PM

I'm really curious about the instapots. Is there a brand that stands out? Where did you find yours?

Andrea · 07-07-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Amulette

I'm really curious about the instapots. Is there a brand that stands out? Where did you find yours?

I have the Instant Pot and got it on sale at Costco. I like it because most recipes appear to be written for the features on this brand.

Otherwise, I have nothing to compare to because I have never used another brand and don't know anyone that has.

Amulette · 07-07-2019, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrea

I have the Instant Pot and got it on sale at Costco. I like it because most recipes appear to be written for the features on this brand.

Otherwise, I have nothing to compare to because I have never used another brand and don't know anyone that has.

Thanks Andrea, I will check their website!

FireSignFemme · 07-07-2019, 08:38 PM

I've decided I wouldn't use an InstaPot enough to justify the cost of purchasing one while working on digging myself out of debt. However, though J won't loan me hers (wise woman) she said she'll give me a recipe adapted for use in the crock pot she gifted me or make the dish for me until I am debt free. My son better not do anything to ruin their relationship. Tow the line Son, tow the line.

girl_dee · 07-20-2019, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrea

Using my IP a lot because it is entirely too hot to cook here.

Today I graduated.

I used a different setting than the pressure cook or saute. I used steam!!

So proud of myself. LOL

Had a lot of cabbage to be used up so made Asian dumplings with cabbage, carrot, jicama, and mushrooms, and steamed them in the IP. So easy and delicious.

Next time we will add more spices to take it up a notch.

https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-asian-steamed-dumplings/

Oh! I love smothered cabbage and didn’t even think of this!

tantalizingfemme · 07-21-2019, 04:21 AM

When is an Instant Pot not an Instant Pot? When it's an air fryer...

I have been wanting an air fryer but not wanting another appliance to take up more space. So, I was highly intrigued when someone on a WFPB FB page was talking about this "thing" she had bought which you use on your Instant Pot to make it an air fryer. What? I bought one. On Prime Day. Where has an air fryer been all my life? I love it!!! Now I have only been cooking tofu with it and am graduating to vegetables this week, so experience it limited. But I do love it so far. I told my son he should try reheating his wings and things in there. This may sound stupid but this is huge for me. I miss biting into something hot with a crunchy texture. Since I do not use oil, baking it okay, but never quite gets that crunchy exterior on roasted vegetables and tofu. I am hoping that I can air fry brussel sprouts next and have something reminiscent of what I used to get when roasting with olive oil. So anyway.here is a link. It's on Amazon too.

https://mealthy.com/products/mealthy...WyZlUL29uAxtv0

tantalizingfemme · 07-21-2019, 06:10 AM

I am currently obsessed with cooking corn on the cob in the Instant Pot. I hadn't made it in years because I find it to be a PIA on the stove top and never consistent in results. And because I stopped using any kind of vegan butter I thought it would be boring... But now it's easy, just a cup of water, a trivet, corn, one minute on manual, quick release and viola, perfect every time. And I sprinkle fresh lime juice and some creole seasoning on it.

Orema · 07-21-2019, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

When is an Instant Pot not an Instant Pot? When it's an air fryer...

I have been wanting an air fryer but not wanting another appliance to take up more space. So, I was highly intrigued when someone on a WFPB FB page was talking about this "thing" she had bought which you use on your Instant Pot to make it an air fryer. What? I bought one. On Prime Day. Where has an air fryer been all my life? I love it!!! Now I have only been cooking tofu with it and am graduating to vegetables this week, so experience it limited. But I do love it so far. I told my son he should try reheating his wings and things in there. This may sound stupid but this is huge for me. I miss biting into something hot with a crunchy texture. Since I do not use oil, baking it okay, but never quite gets that crunchy exterior on roasted vegetables and tofu. I am hoping that I can air fry brussel sprouts next and have something reminiscent of what I used to get when roasting with olive oil. So anyway.here is a link. It's on Amazon too.

https://mealthy.com/products/mealthy...WyZlUL29uAxtv0

Thanks for tellling us about this air fryer for pressure cookers, TF. I’m going to get one at Amazon. It’s a free-return item at Amazon so that makes it worthwhile for me.

Here’s a link to a smallish cookbook for this air fryer at Amazon I’m getting, too. I think it willl be a good starting point for me:
https://www.amazon.com/Mealthy-Crisp...gateway&sr=8-2.

I haven’t been happy with any air fryers I’ve had (difficult to clean, non-stick material chips, too smokey, one more appliance, etc.) but this looks like it might work for me.

Thanks again

girl_dee · 07-21-2019, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orema

Thanks for tellling us about this air fryer for pressure cookers, TF. I’m going to get one at Amazon. It’s a free-return item at Amazon so that makes it worthwhile for me.

Here’s a link to a smallish cookbook for this air fryer at Amazon I’m getting, too. I think it willl be a good starting point for me:
https://www.amazon.com/Mealthy-Crisp...gateway&sr=8-2.

I haven’t been happy with any air fryers I’ve had (difficult to clean, non-stick material chips, too smokey, one more appliance, etc.) but this looks like it might work for me.

Thanks again

I agree with the smoke for the air fryer. This happens when I do wings. I also agree with the cleaning of it. It makes a mess and while I can take the basket and bucket out, soak and clean but the machine itself cannot be cleaned. It is true it is a big bulky machine too. So is the instant pot.

Even with that I love them both and without them we would have less hot meals.

easygoingfemme · 07-22-2019, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

Had a lot of cabbage to be used up so made Asian dumplings with cabbage, carrot, jicama, and mushrooms, and steamed them in the IP. So easy and delicious.

Next time we will add more spices to take it up a notch.

https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-asian-steamed-dumplings/

Wow, I am so going to make those...

05-08-2019, 08:09 PM	#1
GeorgiaMa'am Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: High Femme Ma'am Preferred Pronoun?: Ma'am Relationship Status: widowed - involved, poly Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,444 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,584 Thanked 28,485 Times in 5,812 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Okay, my last possible objection to the IP is gone. I finally made rice in it, instead of getting out the rice cooker. I needed a big quantity of rice (2 cups uncooked) and the rice cooker doesn't handle making that much rice very well. It comes out partially uncooked in the rice cooker if I try to make more than about 3/4 cup of uncooked rice (it's a cheap rice cooker). I'm happy to report that the rice turned out absolutely beautifully in the IP! I will be getting rid of the rice cooker. __________________ -GeorgiaMa'am It's true that you are blessed and lucky It's true that you are touched by something that will grow and bloom in you. -10,000 Maniacs

07-06-2019, 05:34 PM	#2
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,925 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Made carrot dogs today. I had been hearing about them for weeks/months now and decided why not. Technically, the recipe suggests you marinate in the instant pot and then grill but the actual cooking could have been done on the stove or even a short time in the instant pot. The carrots tasted and had the texture of a hot dog. AND it was so easy. Next time I am not going to peel the carrot and waste the good stuff. We are a gluten free household so just dipped in yellow mustard and ate, along with some delicious corn on the cob. https://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes/smoky-vegan-carrot-dogs __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

07-07-2019, 04:26 PM	#3
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,925 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Using my IP a lot because it is entirely too hot to cook here. Today I graduated. I used a different setting than the pressure cook or saute. I used steam!! So proud of myself. LOL Had a lot of cabbage to be used up so made Asian dumplings with cabbage, carrot, jicama, and mushrooms, and steamed them in the IP. So easy and delicious. Next time we will add more spices to take it up a notch. https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-asian-steamed-dumplings/ __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

07-07-2019, 04:30 PM	#4
Amulette Member How Do You Identify?: Ma chérie, a sweet thing. Preferred Pronoun?: feminine Relationship Status: Following the scent of flowers. Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: La vie bohem Posts: 489 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 544 Thanked 796 Times in 232 Posts Rep Power: 0	I'm really curious about the instapots. Is there a brand that stands out? Where did you find yours?

07-07-2019, 08:38 PM	#7
FireSignFemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: N/A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: WA Posts: 4,434 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 37,962 Thanked 10,285 Times in 3,146 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	I've decided I wouldn't use an InstaPot enough to justify the cost of purchasing one while working on digging myself out of debt. However, though J won't loan me hers (wise woman) she said she'll give me a recipe adapted for use in the crock pot she gifted me or make the dish for me until I am debt free. My son better not do anything to ruin their relationship. Tow the line Son, tow the line.

07-21-2019, 04:21 AM	#9
tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 3,984 Times in 822 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	When is an Instant Pot not an Instant Pot? When it's an air fryer... I have been wanting an air fryer but not wanting another appliance to take up more space. So, I was highly intrigued when someone on a WFPB FB page was talking about this "thing" she had bought which you use on your Instant Pot to make it an air fryer. What? I bought one. On Prime Day. Where has an air fryer been all my life? I love it!!! Now I have only been cooking tofu with it and am graduating to vegetables this week, so experience it limited. But I do love it so far. I told my son he should try reheating his wings and things in there. This may sound stupid but this is huge for me. I miss biting into something hot with a crunchy texture. Since I do not use oil, baking it okay, but never quite gets that crunchy exterior on roasted vegetables and tofu. I am hoping that I can air fry brussel sprouts next and have something reminiscent of what I used to get when roasting with olive oil. So anyway.here is a link. It's on Amazon too. https://mealthy.com/products/mealthy...WyZlUL29uAxtv0

07-21-2019, 06:10 AM	#10
tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 3,984 Times in 822 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I am currently obsessed with cooking corn on the cob in the Instant Pot. I hadn't made it in years because I find it to be a PIA on the stove top and never consistent in results. And because I stopped using any kind of vegan butter I thought it would be boring... But now it's easy, just a cup of water, a trivet, corn, one minute on manual, quick release and viola, perfect every time. And I sprinkle fresh lime juice and some creole seasoning on it.