Pressure Cookers - The Basics for Beginners | How To Use A Pressure Cooker

[@DennisNowland]

Great to see someone using a stove top rather than an instant pot for a change. Recipes using the stove pot will be well appreciated.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thanks Dennis 😊

[@olagerta8199]

​@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes I think that the same! Thank you for this video I'm not so scared of a pressure cooker. Do you think that I can cook in this cooker a white rice?

[@jbirsner]

There's at least one Indian cookbook just for Insta-Pot.

[@MartaMartova]

@@olagerta8199 i do not know about that ASDA presure cooker, I have a German MWF one, which does not recommend to cook rice due to the foam raising up potentially with grain of rice and could block the cooker vents. It;s dangerous as steam would not be able to escape.

[@Je-rb7je]

What is an instant pot?

[@JhunM69]

THANK YOU for explaining it so well. I am one of those who never learned how to cook growing up so I am learning now and always wanted to try using a pressure cooker but I'm just too afraid to do so... now I am more confident that I can do it safely. Great job!

[@olagerta8199]

I'm in the same situation and thanks to pressure cooker and wok cooking is easy :) Good luck!

[@sandyhobbs6139]

Very good question, but it's just not being answered, although alot of folks are asking the same question. Will the video author please answer the question for us. Or do a new video and refer it to us. Thanks.

[@justnoted2995]

Practical tip: add two centimeters of water before you heat the pot, and add boiling water from the kettle. You can also lower the heat /turn it down by a quarter once steam starts escaping from the valve /and the pressure indicator has popped up. Then start your timing for the cooking process

[@bapalways8565]

Do you turn the stove off once you set the timer?

[@nitedk]

@@bapalways8565no, but you can turn it down to the point where you can normally just keep water boiling under a lid. On my induction plate is 3 out of 9.

[@humma3655]

Anyone else have a phobia of pressure cookers? Or just me 😩

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi Humma, I used to have that too! But honestly they're not as scary as they look. 😆

[@abocas]

Me too 🥴 That's why I am here ....

[@ireneramtons3443]

I have 2 pressure cooker but I haven’t used them because im so scared 😁

[@humma3655]

Glad to see I’m not alone 😂

[@Ranrangolis]

Me too

[@benhowlett7693]

My grandma used to use these all time bless her and everything she did in them was beautiful!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

🙏

[@varunadesilva2930]

I am so glad I came across this video. Have been struggling with cooking with my pressure cooker and getting it wrong all the time. Also I have the same pressure cooker you are using. Thanks for showing and explaining clearly. Can you do a video on how to cook chickpeas/ Mung beans please. I tried but lost the green colour of Mung beans and chickpeas wasn't soft. Do you soak them overnight?

[@Mistycal]

Thanks for this tutorial. My mum gave me a stove pressure cooker which I have been terrified to use! I have the instant Crock pot and the scariest part is when the pressure starts building up, sounding louder and louder then abruptly stops. Just like my heart does in those moments.. 😭

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Haha, honestly nothing to worry about as its got a safety valve which won't open unless the pressure inside decreases! So no chance of blowing yourself or your kitchen up, luckily 🤣🤣

[@anthonymcguire3618]

Just looked at your video again and I was using the wieight dial wrongly. Cancel my former gripe. You are an angel.

[@anajinn]

I have been using a pressure cooker for years. My mother had one too. I wouldn't cook potatoes like that because a lot of the nutrients go into the water. I always steam vegetables in a basket inside the pressure cooker, using very little water at the bottom of the pan. The water does not touch the vegetables.

[@princexcellent]

Good. So, for how long when cooking vegetables? Have you cooked with meat before? Do you add any spices when cooking with meat or fish? What about beans? How long? Manual pressure cooker and electric pressure cooker,, please which one do you prefer? I'd be glad to hear from you. Thanks.

[@balrajkaurjohal6266]

👍👌

[@SirReginaldBlomfield1234]

Bloody hell you want everything don't you ??? 😂😂

[@tonyburton419]

Found you via Al, glad l have, not BIR which are all so often for one person. Not for couple, or family living. Great content - don't stop!

[@himanshupremiy]

Very informative and a simple way of explaining. Thank you.

[@mdean7134]

Thank you for this. Would love to see more pressure cooker recipes and also slow cooker recipes :)

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi M Dean, I've a follow up video coming which is a rice based dish! Please stay tuned 😊👍

[@mdean7134]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes Looking forward to it :) My husband and kids are enjoying all your recipes I have tried so far x

[@jaybaldwin5376]

Thankyou for expliaing so clearly. My mum had one as you say but I never sussed it. It was your rice video that got me thinking about one again.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Theyre pretty easy to use once you kinda get used to them 😊

[@easyspeak101]

I been using mine for decades, absolutely fabulous for fresh veg.. best flavours and yes be careful, I'm here as seal is causing longer cooking times, hence this suggested video.👍💕

[@aquahits5674]

You just saved my.life I've just bought one of these and havent a clue how it works. I have the other one with the whistle on top prestige. But how do you k ow its cooked on these new ones

[@soupdragon3377]

Thanks, I think ppl in the UK will all be scrabbling about in the back of their cupboards for their pressure cookers now that the power costs have doubled. I know I have. Will be trying chick peas, quinoa and wheatberries in mine to begin with.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Agree with you 💯

[@sandym7952]

Hi. Exactly spot on👌 . It is overwhelming the various instant pots. Electric multi cookers, electric pressure cookers etc. I remember my mother using one of these when I was growing up. (60 yrs) TERRIFIED ME!! Now I need to be brave and get one. Can't afford the electric bill now, never mind when it increases again.

[@dia.noor29]

This is so helpful! Thanks for sharing this. I was thinking to gift my mom one and now I have a better understanding of what to choose for her.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Brianna-qq1oc]

Thanks for the information I have a stove top pressure canner that I never used I am going to give it a try

[@sandyj342]

Finally a great explanation!

[@LastWordInSilence]

Thanks for the tutorial, it’s very helpful! One question: in some of the desi YT recipes, the cook instructs to cook for 2 whistles or 3 whistles, which I have not understood as our pressure cooker does not whistle and I don’t know how to translate these whistles into minutes. Please help on this dilemma of cooking with pressure cooker. Thanks in advance.

[@jvallas]

I would look online to find a chart of suggested times to cook specific foods and just use that timing. All the pressure cookers are slightly different, but most do come with manuals (I have two and one is from eBay, so I don't have a manual for it). But they're all basically the same general techniques.

[@kayzium67]

I love my stove top pressure cooker, but just wanted to add that you can also pressure steam so certain foods are not in the water its self. I have the the Tower stove top cooker (has no handle) and it came with a steamer tray. TY for this video. :)

[@jvallas]

*_Excellent_* for making stock!! I'm convinced it retains a lot more flavor.

[@lizzettecruz5054]

I love pressure cookers. I have 5 already and just ordered another one from QVC. 😊

[@Jeff-f6l7p]

Just received the 6ltr from Amazon, can't wait to start a keema curry,thanks for the advice, your a star,thanks Jeff

[@pjlogan386]

I make perfect basmati rice in 7 mins in pressure cooker.1 cup rice, 1cup boiled water. 😋

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Good for you 🙌

[@planesandbikes7353]

Very informative! I really like the shape and features of that pot, but sadly this unit is not available on the US nor Canada Amazon sites.

[@dovane9932]

Hi, what is the best way to release the pressure after the cooking because I did the fast pressure release and there were some water all over the place ? Best from France.

[@cefarther3945]

I love the wideness of the cooker. I wish they were all wide, it's perfect cooking.

[@d-truther376]

Nicely explained! I just bought this exact same PC and i was a bit lost about where that rubber ring goes...now i realise that they give you a spare one hence there being 2. Duh Great video thank you, huge help!

[@drewbizdev]

Excellent video! Thank you for showing this. ♥

[@haitch04]

Just seen this. Subscribed and notification is on, I love the way you present the video.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@Naturenest7-v6k]

Thank you so much, you are a lifesaver, I was terrified while cooking using it for the first time, but now I know how to do it safely 💗🙏

[@esmeraldacastro3423]

amazing demonstration! this was very helpful thank you.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@naz0508]

Nicely explained - very technical for me lol. The question everybody will be asking what did you end up doing with the boiled potatoes you made......

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

I turned them into mash! 😊

[@samTollefson]

Thank you for that! Seems like all the pressure cooker videos here are for insta-pots, I have an unused one similar to the one you are using and I want to try corned beef in it as I heard it is the best way to cook corned beef.

[@anajinn]

I always used at stove top pressure cooker. Then I bought an Instapot. The Instapot has its uses, such as sous vide cooking, yogurt making, slow cooking but it takes AGES to heat up. I use my stove top for vegetables but I don NOT cook them in water, as shown in this video. I put them in a basket on a slightly elevated trivet so that only steam is forced through the vegetables and they are not touching the water.

[@markmay184]

That’s great. My mum had a pressure cooker years ago that she used - it was built like a battleship. I’ve contemplated buying one before but didn’t know how to operate one and was nervous about blowing myself and kitchen up 😀. After watching your vid, I’m getting one, very simple and safe if you follow the instructions - cheers 👍🏻

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

They are brilliant. Please do check out my Amazon link if your interested in purchasing the same as mine.

[@haccuk]

I still use one of these myself however it might have been nice to see something other than a potato cooked a little bit more complicated perhaps. However I gave the video a thumbs up because it was nice to see somebody still using an old fashioned pressure cooker

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

I'm bringing my pressure cooker series back, in all fairness I just wanted to demonstrate something simple that takes long to cook, speeded up. And a potato was perfect. Thank you

[@remioyedeji3236]

Thanks for this video Very useful information

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Welcome

[@remioyedeji3236]

Very informative and useful Thank you

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@audiotech6513]

Love your British accent . Angie from canada

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you much appreciated

[@zamri1235]

Where we can get info for right timing of cooking for various food, lamb, chicken, curry, soup etc

[@grouchomaximair4114]

Hi, thanks for this video introduction. My question is whether you maintained the temperature setting of the hob at 9 for the entire 7 minutes or did you reduce the temperature at some point after the steam pressure was established? BTW I just noticed a comment saying you can reduce the heat by a quarter and then start the timer. How about what you do.? Part of this method is to save energy right?

[@lenny108]

Good tutorial! What is also important is that you always polish the lid with a metal polish. If there are fingerprints on the lid and the lid heats up, the fingerprints will burn in and over time the pot will no longer look nice.

[@venikasrinivasan3517]

Hi! Thank you for the informative video. I just bought mine, but I do not see the red button raising for some reason. The pressure seems to be coming out in all directions with water also dripping from a side, resulting in a burnt bottom layer of the food. Any idea why that me be the case? TIA :)

[@musadadam7260]

I like the way you make your video, straight to the point, nice one.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thanks 😊

[@anajinn]

I agree.

[@tillyli2560]

This is really helpful. Can I ask what temp do you have your hob on and do you leave it on the same temp throughout the 7 mins cooking time?

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

I'm afraid I cannot remember of the top of my head, but all details are in the video including timings and hob settings. Kindly watch the video

[@HealthyCarnivoreUK]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes I watched the video and you forgot to mention about turning down the hob. Do we need to do that?

[@richinderbyshire4779]

@@HealthyCarnivoreUK We do have to turn it down abit, yes.

[@barbossa1677]

a good question, not mentioned in the demo. Once it steams up, turn the temp down untill the steam slows down. No steam at all coming out is as bad as too much steam.

[@garryting]

once the pressure is reached did you have to lower the stove heat and then set the timer? thanks.

[@m0nkey34]

Does the stove setting matter? Should we set the stove to high or do we set first High then Low?

[@sandyhobbs6139]

I have the same question. It wasn't addressed in the video. It would be nice if this was answered. 🤔

[@HaluhalongPuna]

Question, can I put it on medium heat from start to finish or does it have to be on high heat always? Or should I start it on high heat then turn it down to medium heat thereafter? Which one is economically correct? Thank you.

[@tradingrules2228]

You are very good in presentation.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you! 😃

[@--Mar]

@MyLittleKitchenRecipes How important is it to replace the rubber gasket on the lid on a regular basis? Thank you in advance.

[@HosCreates]

My mom was gifted one and never used it, so it came to me. I've been to scared to use it, so thank you for the video!

[@emilywelsh1072]

Thank you so much! What a wonderful explanation, and I'm really interested in buying a pressure cooker now!

[@HBFREEWORLD]

Pressure cooker demo, i found useful . Thanks May I know the brand of the pressure cooker please .

[@peeringthrough]

She stated in the beginning of the video that it is an Amazon Basics pressure cooker. Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker - 4 Litre is the full product name. She has a link to it in the video description. Cheers.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you 😊🙌

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Please find the link in the description box.

[@HBFREEWORLD]

After watching a Prestige pressue cooker and it works like a Charm .

[@teripati]

Really good video thanks for sharing as I don't have a pressure cooker was wondering of buying one these does help how long would chicken or mutton take to cook in this cooker Again I watch most of your food videos and the recipes are great keep up the good work

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thanks Khuram, stay tuned I've got recipes coming to show you! 😊👍

[@varunpanday2494]

thank u for your video. what brand is the pressure cooker. I looked for it in Canada and cannot find it online. Thank you😊

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi it's the amazon version, if you click the link in the description box to my amazon affiliate account you'll find it there.

[@Valentine404]

Hello I have just purchased my first preasure cooker and I want to make vegetable soup and dumplings. But very nervous. Can I just ask please. When you're potatoes we're cooking is the preasure valve open or closed. I'm just confused about how to use the preasure valve. Please could you explain how I should use it while cooking. Thank-you.

[@aliposhtpazan2625]

Many thanks for showing us how to use pressure cooker. Very useful

[@chaitras5346]

How do you cook rice in it? Any times on how longer would be perfect to cook rice in the pressure cooker?

[@susanc-c7817]

Great video which guide do u use for rice one or two

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thanks. One

[@SMILE.Y7D]

Very helpful video....thanku for guiding the ones that are new to using cookers

[@harryhalfmoon]

Thanks for the video. Please note that adding water to a pan that is extremely hot, will damage the pan. The surface will get permanently warped and will never again make proper contact with you hob. Pans need to be flat to be heated efficiently.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Great tip!

[@joycej9415]

I have cooled down my decades old stainless pressure cooker with water for over 50 years and it is still flat bottom. I think it depends on the quality of the pan.

[@AlexJohn2us]

" Thank You for Educating us; most kind ! "

[@psocretes8183]

I bought one of these and decided to make some beef bone broth/stock. Trouble is I have never used a pressure cooker before and couldn't see the small print on the instruction manual so discovered your video, hahahaha thanks.

[@saurabhbhosle9367]

Thankyou!!!! was so precise and perfect info

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Glad I could be of help

[@patriciagarcia2766]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. It's very helpful!😊

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michellecarpenter7130]

Thank you! Very helpful!!

[@HealthyCarnivoreUK]

My mum cooked everything in a pressure cooker. I was always scared of it. Now that our Government have stitched us up by increasing energy prices on purpose, I can't wait to use one. Thanks for the video. X

[@richinderbyshire4779]

Thats exactly why Im here too.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you for your comment, and please do subscribe - keep watching and please do share my videos to your friends and families, so I can grow the channel. :) I've got more pressure cooker recipes coming, do keep an eye on the channel.

[@richinderbyshire4779]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes Ive subscribed :) Looking forward to more videos. Im enjoying using the pressure cooker.

[@drandrewclarke]

exactly why I tuned in. just looked at the price though so will need to see more recipes/uses hence subscribed

[@AshfaqGill786]

Very useful video thanks 👍

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deanwild7641]

Just discovered ur channel from Al’s kitchen cooking one of ur recipes. This was a great video. Always been a bit unsure if pressure cookers but will definitely get one now after seeing ur video. Can you cook rice in one? Thanks

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi Dean, thanks for your comment 😊. I hope you enjoy my content. Yes absolutely, my follow up video will be a rice based dish. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel and turn that bell notification on so you know when new videos are uploaded 😊

[@deanwild7641]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes thanks. I have subscribed. Looking forward to the videos 😊

[@abdoolahabdulhafez3070]

Any thing that increase with scum must be controlled drastically as the volume might make the valve on the lid blocked up. Reduce the fire/flame when pressure becomes evident.. It will surely cook on low flame in safety!

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΖαριφόπουλος-θ4γ]

Very usefull! Thank you!

[@melissanguyen4904]

Very helpful thank you!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

You're welcome!

[@bigb7955]

Thanks for this. Im scared to use mine lol needed this lol

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

No worries. Honestly no need to be as theyreso easy to use 😊

[@imahmud]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@tassinbaisil]

Thank you very much, I didn't know how to do it, I learned it through this video, very helpful

[@lamamin2624]

Thanks a lot for your video, it's useful and helpful 🙏

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@naveengohar9813]

Mam Nicely explain Can you share the name & size of this pressure cooker Thanks in advance

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Check the Amazon link in thee description box for more details.

[@silvertealight]

thankyou for making this video!! amazing!

[@LanshiFU-c4m]

Very helpful, thank you

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

You're welcome!

[@FishingNOutdoorFun]

wow very useful information

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thanks 😊

[@durrEsaman-q7y]

I want to ask something ….when the button ok cooker popped up and it’s time for timer what we need to do ….means we should reduce the heat to minimum or what

[@avalonroyce]

Most useful video. THANK YOU

[@jananiragu4312]

Thanks for this! Would you be able to give the timers for different foods? how long does it take to cook rice or veggies or dal?

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi there, dal - kidney bean curry for example pre soaked takes approx 25/30 mins to cook from scratch. Moong dal approx 15mins. As far as vegetables are concerned, I've never used it for that as I don't really use it to cook vegetables but potatoes are cooked much quicker than in a normal pot.

[@joycej9415]

You can find those online.

[@musadaniel8341]

Very well explained

[@smilli6415]

what settings do you put before red valve pops up and after red valve pops up please ? for veggies thanks a lot

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

High heat setting until red button pops up and then medium high but it does depend on the vegetables being cooked.

[@smilli6415]

for cooking rice , do i put the top nozzle on 1 or 2 please

[@WorDouglas8]

Yes this was helpful! Thanks!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

So glad!

[@SML6722]

How long should be the timer set for chicken/Mutton biriyani after red nob pops up, and steam starts coming out? Thanks

[@bernadettesantiago9159]

Where did u buy yr 3 litre pressure cooker from as l need one the same size. Do Tefal make a 3 litre ones. Please respond a.s.a.p. Would appreciate it. Thanks

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Check the description box. I've a link to my Amazon shop and the pressure cooker is there. 😊

[@leislsmith4293]

Thank you so much, great vid !

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

You're welcome!

[@irandalb]

do you have the reciepe of how much water you need to put to cook stuffed grape leaves on pressure cooker. I seen a video where cooking them normal pot you need about 5-6 inches above the leaves, I guess in the pressure cooker the amount of water you use must be different. The other thing do they come out watery, and which way is better to cook them. Pressure cooker or normal pot (were you put a plate on top of the leaves and another jar of water on top of the plate to hold them properly and you add water about 6 inches above the grape leaves which takes about 3 Hrs)

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Sorry I don't.

[@irandalb]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes that s ok . Thank you

[@TheCoachmy]

Recipe on only meat in the pressure cooker, like oxetail?

[@skyline3053]

Thank you for great video, hoping to get courage one day to actually cook something 😅

[@brent8207]

Great video thank you

[@danial_amini]

I live in a differemt city than my mum now until I am able to move her out here I need to cook by myself, thanks for the video

[@gailreece9670]

Can't wait for the pressure cooker recipes

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Stay tuned and subscribe with the bell notification on! You'll be the first to know that way 😌

[@Thescienceclub111]

excellent video shamsa full on detail!. till this day i still hate that annoying whistle sound from the cooker. its so lethal it makes kids cry lol

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Haha 😄

[@kzlifediaries]

Hi…so do you choose the timing you want to cook for? Approx how long for lamb?

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi, no there is no timer on a pressure cooker. It's always approx timings that you kinda figure out yourself. Lamb I'd say would take approximately 20- 25mins, again depends on the size of the pecies. Hope that helps 😊👍

[@philnotley5138]

I really like mine I’d love to see a dhal cooked in it ?

[@harsharanamagar924]

thanks for xplain simply

[@lubnachoudhury3209]

How do you know when the potato’s have cooked inside? Do you have to estimate cooking time?