7 Instant Pot Essential Recipes you NEED to Know - Perfect for Beginners!

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Hey guys! I'm Lisa Childs, welcome back! In this new video, I'll be sharing with you 7 ESSENTIAL recipes EVERY Instant Pot owner should know how to make! These easy Instant Pot recipes are simple but should be mastered by everyone. These are the recipes I'll teach you how to make, along with a link to the full tutorial or blog links I talked about in the video:
- Instant Pot Rice: • How to make Long Grain...
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- Instant Pot Oatmeal: • 6 EASY Instant Pot Oat...
- Instant Pot Yogurt: • How to Make Homemade I...
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs: • PERFECT Boiled Eggs in...
- Instant Pot Potatoes: • 4 DUMP AND GO Instant ...
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[@nraishanzr3333]

you are the only person i trust to teach me how to make things in instant pots

[@davidvoitle2502]

I just got into Instant Pot cooking about 4 months ago. It is an awesome cooker. Started with a 6qt and recently got a 10qt. Just ran across your channel. I love it. Subscribed and will be watching all your vids. BTW you are very pretty and easy to listen to. Keep up the great work!!!

[@roses609]

This was very helpful ty

[@peteerickson9037]

I'm going to learn all about this thing as quickly as possible. I'm a good cook, just never used it before.

[@trollgrgg2672]

I've always used the 5, 5, 5 method but I have been happy with your other recipes so when I came across this one I figured I would give it a try. I thought the eggs were good before but you have knocked it out of the park with this one. Thanks muchly

[@catsarereallycool]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@蕾蕾厨房]

I should use my instant pot more often, thanks for sharing.

[@susanvp4685]

Thanks for the great video. Going to try all of them🇨🇦❤️

[@Jessica-bt6rw]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@annaeshelman3066]

Hi😊 I just got an Instant Pot Duo SV and trying to get the courage to use it. So happy I found your channel. It has nine functions is it also an air fryer😊🤔Thanks in advance.

[@hanssam3074]

You are so great thank you so much

[@lydiaalride5734]

Lisa, I became an avid viewer of your blog just recently when I purchased instant pot. Then, I run into your blog and since then I watched and still watching your blog. I wanted your 175 recipes and I could hardly wait till I got one. My humble opinion..... please let Costco carry it, I am sure it will pick up so fast because a lot of people now are members. Thank you .... you are very good and I wish you all the best.

[@virginiasmith3558]

Your hard boiled egg recipe is wonderful!!!!

[@jfbfort]

Especially liked the hard boiled eggs info.

[@CrimFerret]

Great video. The only one I probably wouldn't do is regular oatmeal because it's so convenient already to do that in the microwave. I will be looking up how to do steel cut oats because I really like them, and they are a bit of a pain to cook on the stove.

[@suejack101]

I've had a IP for 3 years on Black Friday this year, it's still in the box. But I'm hoping to use in the next month. Love your vids!!!

[@MissCocoSays]

When I got my first pressure cooker I said to myself that I will cook every meal with it for a week. So that way I got into a habit. Get yours out you won’t regret it.

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Love it ❣️🍽

[@tastyrecipesonabudget1689]

Ty !!!

[@chrism1164]

Great informative video. Thank you for being consice and not taking 1/2hour to explain things. Appreciated.

[@byteangelxi9178]

Thanks for all the great information. You take the terror out of using my insta pot. I can't wait to make my own yogurt. I love it but don't understand why they put so much sugar in it even with fruit?!!?

[@rosaliebala1575]

U r just amazing. Just bought an instant pot for my grand daughter and I have shared some of your videos with her. She is totally hooked on your videos.

[@ccsmith2937]

Thanks

[@camilleraciopio6914]

LOVE your videos! how do you know what model to get?

[@draparnasinha9315]

Hi Very informative indeed I want to figure out how to adjust NPR and QR

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today ❤️

[@ozfrankie]

rice cooker broke, found your channel and then ordered my first instant pot in colour TEAL! going to binge watch ALL yer vids now, so informative and fun!! 😊 subscribed!!

[@ComesTheLight]

Hey ozfrankie! I just discovered this channel today too, and happened to make some rice for my first try at using the IP. It was delicious! You're gonna love it! It was so good, I had seconds!

[@ozfrankie]

@@ComesTheLight hey thanks for sharing! im obsessed with the instant pot colour - its like a pastel mint green - and just did the water test..about to make quinoa and rice - sooo excited!!!!

[@HeatherLewisOhLeven]

I didn't know it came in colors. I went for features and a deal. Got the 8Qt with the fryer during Amazon Days. Maybe I'll add some snazzy decals!

[@nonyabizness.original]

teal?!?!? i am super jealous. i did not know.... 😥

[@ozfrankie]

@@nonyabizness.original and @heatherlewis they came out with 3 colours last year, pastel teal, red and white - i got the 6qt one off Amazon a few months ago!!! sticker decals sounds like a great way to spice up the look of it but what counts is that they make cooking life easier - which any colour of IP will do 🤗🤗🤗

[@deltahho]

Hi Lisa, I love watching your Instant Pot videos!! Keep up the great work you are doing!

[@kamikazitsunami]

Someone had mentioned when making that type of yogurt with the sweetened condensed milk and milk that the yogurt brand that you purchase is the same consistency of yogurt you're going to have. I think the custard kind is the best personally. I like Oui by Yoplait.

[@suziemarineau2399]

Very nice vidéo. I like your tone and your vibe. I have a question. What is the size of your Pot ? Is it 6 or 8 liters ? Thank you very much.

[@maureenthefirst1]

I cook a lot of Korean and Japanese food. Will the sticky glutenous rice used in these kinds of recipes use the same timing in the instant pot? Thank you for your response.

[@AZ-ym4yr]

Food Channel must give Lisa Child’s her own show !

[@mjmc6785]

I really want to see some more videos on the instapot duo air crisp

[@samiam619]

If I were you, that’s what I would type in the search box...

[@HeatherLewisOhLeven]

I wish you had the air fryer attachment. My model has one and I want to see recipes that use that as well.

[@danabays1498]

Which real salt season salt do you like? I didn’t find one just labeled ‘season salt.’ Thanks!

[@ivi3261]

Is there a way to do medium boiled eggs? I like the yolk more jammy and soft, comparable to ramen eggs,

[@crissreznor]

Going to try to make baked potatoes 🥔

[@The3Storms]

Did it work?

[@Minab86]

Has your instant pot ever turned off in the middle of cooking due to a loose plug? Mine does all the time. I can’t tell if it’s loose piece where you put the plug or if it’s the plug itself.

[@sunshineiv1]

Thank you so much for the yogurt recipe! It is the only yogurt I make now. Will never buy it again in the store. I use 1/4-1/2 can sweetened condensed milk and it turns out perfect every time!

[@SoopaFlyism]

Does it taste better?

[@sunshineiv1]

@@SoopaFlyism It tastes wonderful! Never any yogurt left.

[@walternicolas6927]

@@sunshineiv1 Hello how are you doing today ❤️

[@annetteabbott8634]

Love making the yogurt!! So good!!

[@thegoodkindofweirdo]

Hello there! I just wanna know: for rice cooking, does the 3-minute cooking time apply throughout all measurements of rice? Or does adding more rice and water mean longer cooking time? And if it does, how longer would it take? Thanks in advance! Love your Instant Pot recipes. ❤️😊👍

[@CricketsBay]

As long as the rice:water ratio is 1:1.25, the cook time is the same in the Instant Pot.

[@nonyabizness.original]

@@CricketsBay except you uave to add 5% cooking time for every 1,000 feet that you live above 2,000 feet elevation! i'm trying to spread the word, because i didn't know this at first and almost tossed my instant pot out of frustration!

[@chrism1164]

@@nonyabizness.original True - I live at sea level and shared the recipe for hard boiled eggs - it didn't work for them because they are in Colorado with a higher altitude..

[@nonyabizness.original]

@@chrism1164 once you go hard boiled eggs in the instant pot, you never go back 😀. perfect peeling every time.

[@intheocean007]

I finally got an instant pot. They finally came to Australia. Yay! Anyway, my first attempt was a dismal failure! I did basmati rice and followed the instructions in the manual and on the packet which was 1 1/2 cups water to one cup of rice. Pressed the rice button and left it to cook and slow release. I ended up with mush, which I never thought could be possible with basmati rice! The instructions said to rinse the rice which I never find is a good idea. I usually do rice in the microwave without any problems. I really wanted to fast release the pressure valve. I think that might have helped.?

[@GradeBmoviefan]

Mishka B So glad you got one!! Please don’t give up. ❤️ you will love it!

[@intheocean007]

GradeBmoviefan Okay thanks I plan to persevere.! Not looking forward to all the disasters though LOL!

[@GradeBmoviefan]

Mishka B ❤️

[@intheocean007]

GradeBmoviefan Hey, I did one pot spaghetti Bolognese last night and it was absolutely delicious and so quick! All went well! Hubby went back for more he was so impressed. I know I've got lots to learn though. 😉😜

[@SoopaFlyism]

The rice button is poop. Cooks for too long! Just use manual Pressure Cook High for 4 mins. Natural pressure release for 5 mins. But to be honest rice is better off in a dedicated rice cooker. It should be set and forget and Instant Pot made this too complicated.

[@tmg1262]

What about 10 grain hot cereal w/muesli mix & cooked together? Use different time?

[@ccmnevada]

When you add a sweetener to your yogurt as it is being made, you kill all the good probiotics. It’s best to add the sweetener after the yogurt has been made and you are serving it

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today ❤️

[@susans7091]

Hmm. I can't find the name of the seasoning you put on the chicken which was going to have a discount code. Even if we don't get the code, it would be nice to have a link to the seasoning you said was so good:)

[@airlieexcavations4372]

Hey Lisa, so there is no way i can do yoghurt in my duo crisp?

[@emmaschou1]

I just got my first instant pot today and would like to try the eggs first. When you say “12-15 minute natural pressure release” - what does that mean? Do I just let it sit after the cooking is done or is there a button to press or valve to open?

[@emmaschou1]

Never mind watched your egg video 🙃

[@dianenugent3666]

I saw on Feeding The Byrds channel she had an air fryer that looked like a toaster oven. Do u have one of those? Do u like it?

[@nonyabizness.original]

HUGE TIP if you live above 2,000 elevation: add 5% cooking time for every 1,000 feet over 2,000. i learned this after super frustration with my new instant pot.

[@tesagierszewski1508]

I tried your egg recipe now this is the only way I will cook my hard boiled eggs

[@БЕРИКРЫБАК]

👍😎

[@noreensilverman3210]

What is info on salt you suggested in 7 tips demo?

[@saafewolf69]

Question about the yogurt. I made it according to your recipe a few weeks ago (Ultra -asteurized and all for 8.5hrs) and it came out a little on the more liquid side, not as thick as yours, any tips? I have a Duo Nova.

[@Lisa.Childs]

What brand of milk did you use?

[@saafewolf69]

@@Lisa.Childs I honestly don't remember, I just know I made sure it was ultra pasteurized. I was from HEB or Walmart, but not a store brand, is all I remember.

[@magelinekelley7536]

I rinse my rice. How do you account for the water in the rice after rinsing? Please and thanks

[@nataliebanks6208]

Hello! I’m new to the instant pot community. I have the instant pot DUO GOURMET multi-use pressure cooker from Costco. My question is, in your beginner videos you talk about making sure the valve on top is set on “sealing” how do I know that, mine looks different than yours in the videos? Mine has a “press” button? Sorry I’m confused. I can send a pic of what I’m talking about if that helps.

[@ccmnevada]

You can Google your specific instant pot model to find the answer to that question

[@Tulipsaki]

What if you want your eggs done medium boiled?

[@cynthiamilo5571]

Please help me understand quick release and natural release? Maybe you do in another video?

[@mirandas8425]

Quick release means as soon as it beeps and is done cooking, release the steam. Natural release means don’t release the steam manually and let it sit

[@Lisa.Childs]

check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4vWY2h-gsyfo5Y

[@lillychew6826]

Hi Lisa what is steralise on my instant pot

[@brianschindler1511]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@SideMirrors]

Can you fry using Instant Pot like fish or chicken?

[@t.c87]

Ok for the eggs I like the 5 5 5 method 5 mins in instant pot. 5mins to cool. 5 mind in the freezer.

[@monicasolomon7757]

First time user here, watched some of Lisa's other posts for tips & info. So why did my medium (smallish) potatoes take 24+ minutes to cook?? Yes, 1 c water. Yes "pressure cook" setting, and yes vent was closed. I hate cooking anyway, am afraid I won't try it a second time. Any ideas? Thank you..

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today ❤️

[@4speed3pedals]

Does yogurt require ultra pasteurized milk? I cannot find any in my area. Only thing I've found to date is fat free Half & Half that has been ultra pasteurized.

[@sunshineiv1]

They have ultra pasteurized whole milk at Target if you have one in your area..

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

If your local Walmart carries brands like Organic Valley (which they should), then you'll have your ultra pasteurized milk.

[@MG-gc8nn]

100th like!!! Woohoooo

[@Lisa.Childs]

THANK YOU!

[@nataliebanks6208]

Hi there! do u have indian recipes? Butter chicken?

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today ❤️

[@cathrynestone260]

I have the 8 qt pot. Is the measure for the water more?

[@CricketsBay]

No. Intant Pot Cookbook says it's the same.

[@reallifelegend4781]

what does a 10 minutes natural pressure release mean? Does it mean to just wait 10 minutes after it's finished cooking?

[@catsmeme2965]

Yes!

[@reallifelegend4781]

@@catsmeme2965 Thanks. I've since learned that it does. I was just unfamiliar with the terminology at the time. Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@catsmeme2965]

@@reallifelegend4781 happy new year :)

[@micapark7962]

I’m here before 100k

[@lujean01]

Which instapot do you recommend?

[@Lisa.Childs]

I have a video on that! Also a blog post that goes more in depth on each model kzbin.info/www/bejne/moO6YpWGj7ucjKs

[@SoopaFlyism]

You should get at least 2. A 6qt/8qt and duo mini.

[@lehs1234]

DOES ELEVATION MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COOK TIME?

[@dianeh9378]

Previous comments say add 5% cool time for every 1000 ft above 2000 ft

[@kathylucenti6076]

When you say natural release for 10 minutes. Is there a way to set that or do you have to watch it?

[@monalefae]

Don't turn the valve on top. Let the pressure release naturally.

[@saafewolf69]

The other day I dropped my lid and the black (I guess venting knob} popped off I just put it back where it was but haven't used it since. Did I break it? Does anyone know, I have a Duo Nova?

[@Jameson77777]

Probably not. I remove that knob all the time when I clean the lid & the IP has never failed.

[@wendycollier1414]

That happened to me before and was fine. Plus I take off to clean, as well.

[@saafewolf69]

@@Jameson77777 Thanks, that's a relief.

[@saafewolf69]

@@wendycollier1414 Thanks, that's a relief.

[@cktommy]

you can sill make yogurt without the yogurt button

Yes. And for people with the 8 qt Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, use the Dehydrator setting to make your yogurt.

[@a.m.308]

I had a problem with brown rice. It was extremely messy when I used the Instapot. It was the sticky, filmy, residue gunk that spread inside and outside of the lid and where the pot fuse together. How do you cook brown rice without this happening?

[@The3Storms]

Did you ever find a solution?

[@a.m.308]

@@The3Storms Nope. I don't use it for brown rice at all.

[@The3Storms]

@@a.m.308 Well, 💩. I’ll do that and the jasmine on the stovetop instead and stick with white in the IP. Thanks for the heads up!

[@ranijha7221]

While cooking with yogurt setting Don’t we need to deal with the lid?

[@nonyabizness.original]

you can use a regular glass lid. and fyi, for greek yogurt, after the recipe is done, put the yogurt in a cheese cloth lined strainer, set over a bowl, in the fridge, to strain off the whey.

[@ghiga3858]

Great tips! Not to be a troll, but don’t forget to wash your rice before cooking. Hai-ya! (Uncle Rodger)

[@irishpixierose]

Are these tips in your new book?

[@0518Purple]

No recipes for 3 months. I’m ready for a new one. I hope all is well. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@loomi21]

Can i know why didn’t u use the “Rice” button for rice ?😅

[@ccmnevada]

You can use the right button but most expert or a long time instant pot users like to control the number of minutes that they cook their rice that they cook everything so they usually use just pressure cook or manual button and the number of minutes if they think it’s right.

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today ❤️

[@richw1907]

Hi, wife loves your instant pot videos, I went looking for your cook book and all I could find is the "for one" book, is that all you have??? that doesn't sound like a good fit for us, thanks

[@Beesmakelifegoo]

Who sells the pot that does yogurt

[@jfernsten]

No pasta? One jar sauce plus one cup water per pound, stir well. Put pasta on top so it is just submerged (long noodles like linguine need to be broken in half). Cook time = math time. On the pasta box there will be an "al dente" cook time; linguine is 7 minutes, so I'll use that. Divide by 2 (to 3:30), round down to nearest whole minute (3:00), and subtract another minute (2:00). 2 minute pressure cook. Natural release is the "al dente" time minus 2 minutes (5:00). After release, stir well, let stand on warm uncovered to let excess water evaporate and thicken, and Parmesan to help thicken as well.

[@maryannfox1774]

Where have you been? Worried about you!

[@SoopaFlyism]

*8.* Cheesecake. The most essential food on the planet.

[@jpear]

cheesecakes waay too complicated.....I will continue to buy excellency brands already offered.

[@jpear]

and I thot I was bad keeping IP in the box for 4 mo prior to using!

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today ❤️

[@debrajudd1587]

Hope all is well. You've been missed.

[@singingtick]

I am frustrated because I have a Cuisinart Pressure cooker thus I don't have all those presets. I wanted to make yogurt, but there is no conversion. :( My life is so hard.... LOL

Ask Santa for an 8 qt Instant Pot. 😁

[@caitlinnguyen9205]

When I use “steam for 1 min”, it actually cooks for 15min. Is there something wrong with our instant pot?

[@Morrile1]

How long does it take to warm up to produce the steam?

[@jimmietwardy3809]

I've had my instapot for almost a year and I'm still scared to use it

[@concuu7971]

Make something easy like hard boiled eggs first

[@Lisa.Childs]

Check out my free Instant Pot 101 series on KZbin!

[@ComesTheLight]

Watch a few vids for beginners to help your confidence level. I had my IP for a whole year too, and just used it tonight. I made rice for my first attempt. It was perfectly cooked and delicious! You can do it Jimmie! Like ConCuu said below, just start with something easy. I'll be cheering you on!

[@jimmietwardy3809]

@@ComesTheLight when my mom was alive she was always scared of the pressure cookers for canning about blowing up so it worries me

[@SoopaFlyism]

I have faith in your capabilities.

[@ckav4082]

I tried making the oatmeal but it burned on the bottom 😕 anyone know what can I do to avoid that next time? I used Quaker Oats is that why?

[@TheNinnyfee]

If you have some money left to spend: there is a non-stick inlay you can buy, maybe that will resolve the problem once and for all. Apart from that you might be right about the oats, or you need to adjust the heat/cooking time for your oats.

[@hansdebeer32]

Hi , excellent video. Always watch this first before using your instant pot.

[@cathrynestone260]

I’m on a KETO/carnivore diet. I can’t have a lot of carbs. I need meat recipes, please.

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today ❤️

[@brockjensen9345]

If I were to ask anything. It would have to be to please put the recipes on the videos content. Going through the website and having to scroll through 17 swipes down and leaving the video sucks.

[@Jameson77777]

I love my IP but can’t make anything tomato based in it. I always get the burn message & the IP turns off. So I gave up on anything tomato based & use it for everything else.

[@CricketsBay]

Water or meat in the bottom. Pasta in the middle. Tomato stuff on top. It usually doesn't burn that way.

[@maureenthefirst1]

Actually many people own multiple Instant pots to accommodate for making multiple kinds of food at the same time or for larger or smaller groups of people.

[@HeatherLewisOhLeven]

Some of y'all have large kitchens. I have an 8Qt and the thing takes up half the kitchen as it is. 🤣🤣🤣

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

@@HeatherLewisOhLeven Some ppl also have large budgets. I only have one sooner than I planned because my coworker (who lives in a wealthier part of town) got me an 8 qt IP Duo for my birthday. Mind you, she likes a bargain as much as I do, so she managed to snag an 8-qt for way less than what it usually does. I halfway wish she hadn't mentioned price, though, just because IMO, if you're giving someone something, mentioning cost is kinda in poor taste, usually. But, hey, whatever. It's a new cooking tool to conquer. 😜😁

[@HeatherLewisOhLeven]

@@a.katherinesuetterlin3028 I could afford it technically, but I waited for the deal because I grew up with nothing and I too am a bargain shopper. You don't get to have something from nothing by not looking for deals. We just moved to PA from CA, so our kitchen is bigger now, but only just a little. It still takes up a lot of space.

[@courtneystwilighttreasures5428]

Hi, Lisa. Have you quit You Tube?

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today ❤️

[@johnniehargrove2445]

Obviously this was not for brown rice. must be for instant rice

[@cathrynestone260]

Save egg shells for dog food freshly made!

[@melaneymattson3733]

Please tell people they can use their collapsible veggie steamer cuz it has 1 inch legs under it to keep it out of the water.

[@LVGirl4]

Every time I use my instant pot the food has this plastic and metallic taste. It’s awful. I clean the pot well and all that. But it makes the food taste likes it’s fake food or something. Everything I make has that weird taste and I’ve tried using it many times. Finally I quit using it cause the food tastes so gross. I know it can’t be healthy to use if it makes the food taste like that.

[@mssuezee6178]

Interesting, I wonder if there is plastic shrink wrap inside of the lid. Or have you popped off the metal cup thing inside to clean?

[@walternicolas6927]

Hello how are you doing today ❤️