a
Afghani Spiced Chicken & Rice Pilaf, 36
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea), photo, 205
Apples
Box Mix Apple Cake, 202
Arroz con Piña Colada (Pineapple Rice Pudding), 188, photo
Arroz con Pollo, 122
b
Baba Ghanoush, 185
Bacon
in Black Bean Soup, 153
in Mexican Frijoles, 158
in Russian Borscht, 110–112, photo
in Shrimp & Clam Chowder, photo, 73
Bamyeh (Okra & Tomatoes), 172, photo
Beans. See Lentils & beans
Beef, pork & lamb, 79–118. See also Bacon; Sausage
Beef with Cracked Wheat & Lentils (Haleem), 86–87
Beef & Vegetables in Cilantro Broth (Caldo de Res), photo, 83
Braised Brisket, 92
Cajun Dirty Rice, 123
Chinese Steamed Ribs, 117
Gochujang Spiced Pork (Dae Ji Bulgogi), 89
Hamburger Stew, 93
Italian Sausage & Kale Soup, 96
Kimchi Beef Stew (Kimchi Jjigae), photo, 95
Korean Short Rib Stew (Galbijjim), 97
Lamb Gyros (Doner Kebab), 80, photo
Lamb & Yogurt Stew (Mansaf), 98, photo
Mexican Pulled Pork (Carnitas), photo, 101
Mexican-Style Pork Shoulder Tacos, 113, photo
Porcupine Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, 102, photo
Pork Chops with Scallion Rice, photo, 109
Pork & Hominy Stew (Posole), photo, 105
Russian Borscht, 110–112, photo
Sauerbraten, 116
Sausage, Bean & Sauerkraut Soup, 115
Shrimp & Sausage Boil, 74, photo
Unstuffed Dolma Casserole, 137
Wonton Meatballs, 118
Biryani and pulao
Indian Kheema Pulao, 135
Lamb & Rice Casserole (Lamb Dum Biryani), photo, 133–134
Black Bean Soup, 153
Black-eyed peas
Kenyan Black-Eyed Peas with Peanut (Kunde), 142, photo
in Southern Beans & Greens, 182, photo
Black Rice Pudding, Thai, photo, 199
Boba Tea (Bubble Tea), 206, photo
Borscht, Russian, 110–112, photo
Box Mix Apple Cake, 202
Braised Brisket, 92
Bread Pudding, Tres Leches, 200, photo
Browning, of foods, 13, 16, 20
Bubble Tea (Boba Tea), 206, photo
Burned foods, frequently asked questions about, 23
Butter Chicken with Rice, 32–33
Butter recipes
Ghee, 218
Niter Kibbeh, 217
Buttons, on Instant Pot, 20–21
c
Cajun Dirty Rice, 123
Cake
Box Mix Apple Cake, 202
frequently asked questions about, 25
Caldo de Res (Beef & Vegetables in Cilantro Broth), photo, 83
Cannellini beans, in Tuscan Ribollita Stew, 184
Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork), photo, 101
Casseroles
Lamb & Rice Casserole (Lamb Dum Biryani), photo
Lazy Chicken Enchilada Casserole, photo
Unstuffed Dolma Casserole, 137
Chai, Proper Masala, 211
Chana & Paneer Makhani, 33
Cheesy Polenta, 162
Chicken, 31–58
Afghani Spiced Chicken & Rice Pilaf, 36
Arroz con Pollo, 122
Butter Chicken with Rice, 32–33
Chicken Adobo, 37
Chicken with Cumin-Chile Sauce (Pollo con Salsa Roja), photo, 39
Chinese Chicken Congee, 124, photo
Creamy Mushroom Chicken, 40, photo
Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew (Doro Wat), photo, 51
Jamaican Chicken Curry, photo, 43
Japanese Chicken Curry, 44, photo
Lazy Chicken Enchilada Casserole, photo, 55
Poblana Chicken Soup, 48, photo
Sweet Corn-Chicken Soup, 56, photo
Three-Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji), 58
Chickpeas
Chana & Paneer Makhani, 33
in Hummus, 155
Moroccan-style Chickpea Soup, 146, photo
Chile peppers
in Coconut Shrimp Soup (Tom Kha), photo, 65
in Fire-Roasted Enchilada Sauce, 216
in Garam Masala, 221
in Lazy Chicken Enchilada Casserole, photo, 55
in Pork & Hominy Stew (Posole), photo, 105
in Sambhar Lentils with Tamarind Paste, photo, 149–150
Three-Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji), 58
Chinese Chicken Congee, 124, photo
Chinese Steamed Ribs, 117
Chinese Sticky Rice with Sausage, photo, 127
Chowder
Creamy Corn Chowder, 180
Shrimp & Clam Chowder, photo, 73
Chutney, Indian Cranberry, 168, photo
Cioppino (Tomato Seafood Stew), 62, photo
Clam Chowder, Shrimp &, photo, 73
Coconut milk
in Butter Chicken with Rice, 32–33
Coconut Pandan Custard, photo, 195
Coconut Shrimp Soup (Tom Kha), photo, 65
Indian Fish Saag with Coconut Milk, 68
in Jamaican Rice & Peas, 138, photo
in Japanese Chicken Curry, 44, photo
in Pea & Paneer Curry, photo, 175
in Pineapple Rice Pudding (Arroz con Piña Colada), 188, photo
in Thai Black Rice Pudding, photo, 199
Coconut (shredded), in Sambhar Spice Mix, 223
Collard Greens with Turmeric (Gomen Wat), 163
Congee, Chinese Chicken, 124, photo
Corn
Creamy Corn Chowder, 180
Poblanos & Corn in Cream (Rajas con Crema), photo, 179
Pork & Hominy Stew (Posole), photo, 105
Sweet Corn-Chicken Soup, 56, photo
Cracked Wheat & Lentils, Beef with (Haleem), 86–87
Cranberry Chutney, Indian, 168, photo
Creamy Corn Chowder, 180
Creamy Mushroom Chicken, 40, photo
Crustless Crab Quiche, 66
Curry dishes
Jamaican Chicken Curry, photo, 43
Japanese Chicken Curry, 44, photo
Pea & Paneer Curry, photo, 175
Custard, Coconut Pandan, photo, 195. See also Puddings
d
Dae Ji Bulgogi (Gochujang Spiced Pork), 89
Desserts & drinks, 187–212
Boba Tea (Bubble Tea), 206, photo
Box Mix Apple Cake, 202
Coconut Pandan Custard, photo, 195
Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica), photo, 205
Pineapple Rice Pudding (Arroz con Piña Colada), 188, photo
Proper Masala Chai, 211
Rice Milk Horchata with Cinnamon, 212
Sweet Iced Tea, 210
Sweet Rice with Nuts (Zarda), 196, photo
Thai Black Rice Pudding, photo, 199
Tres Leches Bread Pudding, 200, photo
Vietnamese Yogurt, 203
Dolma Casserole, Unstuffed, 137
Doner Kebab (Lamb Gyros), 80, photo
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew), photo, 51
e
Eggplant, in Baba Ghanoush, 185
Eggs, frequently asked questions about, 24–25
Enchilada Casserole, Lazy Chicken, photo, 55
Enchilada Sauce, Fire-Roasted, 216
Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew (Doro Wat), photo, 51
f
Fire-Roasted Enchilada Sauce, 216
Fish. See Seafood
Frequently asked questions, 22–26
Frijoles, Mexican, 158
Frijoles Charros (Pinto Bean Stew), 176, photo
g
Galbijjim (Korean Short Rib Stew), 97
Garam Masala, 221
Ghee, 218
Gochujang Spiced Pork (Dae Ji Bulgogi), 89
Gomen Wat (Collard Greens with Turmeric), 163
Grape leaves, in Unstuffed Dolma Casserole, 137
Green Herbed Rice (Sabzi Polo), 128, photo
Ground Beef & Rice (Hashweh), 131
Ground Beef Shawarma Rice, 130
Gyros, Lamb (Doner Kebab), 80, photo
h
Haddock with Spinach & Rice, 67
Haleem (Beef with Cracked Wheat & Lentils), 86–87
Hamburger Stew, 93
Ham hocks, in Southern Beans & Greens, 182, photo
Hashweh (Ground Beef & Rice), 131
Hearts of Palm Soup (Sopa de Palmito), photo, 167
Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica), photo, 205
High altitude cooking, 21
High pressure (HR) cooking, 19–20
Horchata, Rice Milk, with Cinnamon, 212
Hummus, 155
i
Iced Tea, Sweet, 210
Indian Cranberry Chutney, 168, photo
Indian Fish Saag with Coconut Milk, 68
Indian Kheema Pulao, 135
Indian Sookhi Urad Dal, 159
Instant Pot
advantages of, 11
browning foods with, 13, 16, 20
buttons and instrument panel of, 20–21
frequently asked questions about, 22–26
for hands-off cooking, 15
low pressure (LR)/high pressure (HP) for, 19–20
natural pressure release (NPR)/quick pressure release (QPR) for, 19, 26
nutrition and taste of foods from, 15–16
portability of, 17
pot-in-pot (PIP) cooking with, 19
recipe testing and ease, 12–14
steamer racks for, 19
time needed for cooking in, 15, 16–17
using at high altitude, 21
Italian Sausage & Kale Soup, 96
j
Jamaican Chicken Curry, photo, 43
Jamaican Rice & Peas, 138, photo
Japanese Chicken Curry, 44, photo
k
Kale Soup, Italian Sausage &, 96
Kenyan Black-Eyed Peas with Peanut (Kunde), 142, photo
Kheema, Ground Lamb, 90, photo
Kimchi Beef Stew (Kimchi Jjigae), photo, 95
Korean Short Rib Stew (Galbijjim), 97
Kushari (Lebanese Lentils & Rice), 136
l
Lamb. See also Beef, pork & lamb
Lamb Gyros (Doner Kebab), 80, photo
Lamb & Rice Casserole (Lamb Dum Biryani), photo, 133–134
Lamb & Yogurt Stew (Mansaf), 98, photo
Lazy Chicken Enchilada Casserole, photo, 55
Lentils & beans, 141–159
Beef with Cracked Wheat & Lentils (Haleem), 86–87
Black Bean Soup, 153
Hummus, 155
Indian Sookhi Urad Dal, 159
Instant Pot cooking technique for, 15
Kenyan Black-Eyed Peas with Peanut (Kunde), 142, photo
Lebanese Lentils & Rice (Kushari), 136
Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup, photo, 171
Mexican Frijoles, 158
Moroccan-style Chickpea Soup, 146, photo
Red Lentils with Turmeric (Misir Wot), 154
Rice & Dal, 151–152
Sambhar Lentils with Tamarind Paste, photo, 149–150
Sausage, Bean & Sauerkraut Soup, 115
Tuscan Ribollita Stew, 184
Lid, frequently asked questions about, 22
Lock, frequently asked questions about, 23
Low pressure (LR) cooking, 19–20
m
Makhani
Butter Chicken with Rice, 32–33
vegetarian variations, 33
Mansaf (Lamb & Yogurt Stew), 98, photo
Masala Chai, Proper, 211
Meatballs, Porcupine, in Tomato Sauce, 102, photo
Meatballs, Wonton, 118
Mexican Frijoles, 158
Mexican Pulled Pork (Carnitas), photo, 101
Mexican-Style Pork Shoulder Tacos, 113, photo
Misir Wot (Red Lentils with Turmeric), 154
Moroccan-style Chickpea Soup, 146, photo
Mushroom Chicken, Creamy, 40, photo
n
Natural pressure release (NPR), 19, 26
Niter Kibbeh, 217
NPR (natural pressure release), 19, 26
o
Okra & Tomatoes (Bamyeh), 172, photo
p
Peanut, Kenyan Black-Eyed Peas with (Kunde), 142, photo
Peas
Jamaican Rice & Peas, 138, photo
Pea & Paneer Curry, photo, 175
Pea & Paneer Makhani, 33
Peppers, chile. See Chile peppers
Peppers, poblano. See Poblano peppers
Pineapple Rice Pudding (Arroz con Piña Colada), 188, photo
Pinto beans
Mexican Frijoles, 158
Pinto Bean Stew (Frijoles Charros), 176, photo
PIP (pot-in-pot) cooking, 19
Poblano peppers
Poblana Chicken Soup, 48, photo
Poblanos & Corn in Cream (Rajas con Crema), photo, 179
in Pork Chile Verde, 106, photo
Pollo con Salsa Roja (Chicken with Cumin-Chile Sauce), photo, 39
Porcupine Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, 102, photo
Pork. See also Beef, pork & lamb
Chinese Steamed Ribs, 117
Gochujang Spiced Pork (Dae Ji Bulgogi), 89
Mexican Pulled Pork (Carnitas), photo, 101
Mexican-Style Pork Shoulder Tacos, 113, photo
Pork Chops with Scallion Rice, photo, 109
Pork & Hominy Stew (Posole), photo, 105
Wonton Meatballs, 118
Portability, of Instant Pot, 17
Posole (Pork & Hominy Stew), photo, 105
Pot-in-pot (PIP) cooking, 19
Pressure Cook/Manual button of Instant Pot, 20
Proper Masala Chai, 211
Puddings, custard, and clafoutis
Coconut Pandan Custard, photo, 195
Pineapple Rice Pudding (Arroz con Piña Colada), 188, photo
Thai Black Rice Pudding, photo, 199
Tres Leches Bread Pudding, 200, photo
Pulao, Indian Kheema, 135
q
QPR (quick pressure release), 19, 26
Quantity of ingredients, doubling, 25
Quiche, Crab, Crustless, 66
r
Raita, 220
Rajas con Crema (Poblanos & Corn in Cream), photo, 179
Recipes, general information. See also Instant Pot
doubling, 25
testing and ease of, 12–14
Red Lentils with Turmeric (Misir Wot), 154
Rice, 121–138
Afghani Spiced Chicken & Rice Pilaf, 36
Arroz con Pollo, 122
Butter Chicken with Rice, 32–33
Cajun Dirty Rice, 123
Chinese Chicken Congee, 124, photo
Chinese Sticky Rice with Sausage, photo, 127
Green Herbed Rice (Sabzi Polo), 128, photo
Ground Beef & Rice (Hashweh), 131
Ground Beef Shawarma Rice, 130
Haddock with Spinach & Rice, 67
Indian Kheema Pulao, 135
Jamaican Rice & Peas, 138, photo
Lamb & Rice Casserole (Lamb Dum Biryani), photo, 133–134
Lebanese Lentils & Rice (Kushari), 136
in Porcupine Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, 102, photo
Pork Chops with Scallion Rice, photo, 109
Rice & Dal, 151–152
Sweet Rice with Nuts (Zarda), 196, photo
Thai Black Rice Pudding, photo, 199
Unstuffed Dolma Casserole, 137
Rice Milk Horchata with Cinnamon, 212
Russian Borscht, 110–112, photo
s
Saag, Indian Fish, with Coconut Milk, 68
Sabzi Polo (Green Herbed Rice), 128, photo
Salmon, Sesame Honey, 70, photo
Sambhar Lentils with Tamarind Paste, photo, 149–150
Sambhar Spice Mix, 223
San Bei Ji (Three-Cup Chicken), 58
Sauces & spice mixes, 215–224
Berbere Spice Mix, 224
Fire-Roasted Enchilada Sauce, 216
Garam Masala, 221
Ghee, 218
Niter Kibbeh, 217
Raita, 220
Sambhar Spice Mix, 223
Shawarma Spice Mix, 222
Tzatziki, 219
Sauerbraten, 116
Sauerkraut Soup, Sausage, Bean &, 115
Sausage
Chinese Sticky Rice with Sausage, photo, 127
Italian Sausage & Kale Soup, 96
Sausage, Bean & Sauerkraut Soup, 115
Shrimp & Sausage Boil, 74, photo
Sauté button of Instant Pot, 20
Seafood, 61–77
Coconut Shrimp Soup (Tom Kha), photo, 65
Crustless Crab Quiche, 66
Haddock with Spinach & Rice, 67
Indian Fish Saag with Coconut Milk, 68
Sesame Honey Salmon, 70, photo
Shrimp & Clam Chowder, photo, 73
Shrimp & Sausage Boil, 74, photo
Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes & Basil, 69
Steamed Ginger-Scallion Fish, photo, 77
Tomato Seafood Stew (Cioppino), 62, photo
Sealing ring, cleaning, 23
Sesame Honey Salmon, 70, photo
Shawarma
Ground Beef Shawarma Rice, 130
Shawarma Spice Mix, 222
Short ribs
Korean Short Rib Stew (Galbijjim), 97
in Russian Borscht, 110–112, photo
Shrimp. See also Seafood
Coconut Shrimp Soup (Tom Kha), photo, 65
Shrimp & Clam Chowder, photo, 73
Shrimp & Sausage Boil, 74, photo
Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes & Basil, 69
Slow Cook button of Instant Pot, 21, 24
Sopa de Palmito (Hearts of Palm Soup), photo, 167
Soups. See also Stews
Beef & Vegetables in Cilantro Broth (Caldo de Res), photo, 83
Black Bean Soup, 153
Coconut Shrimp Soup (Tom Kha), photo, 65
Creamy Corn Chowder, 180
Hearts of Palm Soup (Sopa de Palmito), photo, 167
Italian Sausage & Kale Soup, 96
Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup, photo, 171
Moroccan-style Chickpea Soup, 146, photo
Poblana Chicken Soup, 48, photo
Russian Borscht, 110–112, photo
Sausage, Bean & Sauerkraut Soup, 115
Shrimp & Clam Chowder, photo, 73
Sopa de Palmito (Hearts of Palm Soup), photo, 167
Soup button of Instant Pot, 20
Spicy Vegetable Soup, 181
Sweet Corn-Chicken Soup, 56, photo
Southern Beans & Greens, 182, photo
Spice mixes. See Sauces & spice mixes
Spicy Vegetable Soup, 181
Spinach
in Creamy Mushroom Chicken, 40, photo
Haddock with Spinach & Rice, 67
in Indian Fish Saag with Coconut Milk, 68
Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes & Basil, 69
in Tuscan Ribollita Stew, 184
Steamed Ginger-Scallion Fish, photo, 77
Steaming
frequently asked questions about, 22–24
Steam button of Instant Pot, 20–21
steamer racks, 19
Stews
Ethiopian Spicy Chicken Stew (Doro Wat), photo, 51
Hamburger Stew, 93
Kimchi Beef Stew (Kimchi Jjigae), photo, 95
Korean Short Rib Stew (Galbijjim), 97
Lamb & Yogurt Stew (Mansaf), 98, photo
Pinto Bean Stew (Frijoles Charros), 176, photo
Pork & Hominy Stew (Posole), photo, 105
Tomato Seafood Stew (Cioppino), 62, photo
Tuscan Ribollita Stew, 184
Sweet Corn-Chicken Soup, 56, photo
Sweet Iced Tea, 210
Sweet Rice with Nuts (Zarda), 196, photo
Swiss Chard, Lentil &, Soup, photo, 171
t
Tacos, Mexican-Style Pork Shoulder, 113, photo
Tapioca, in Boba Tea (Bubble Tea), 206, photo
Tea
Boba Tea (Bubble Tea), 206, photo
Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica), photo, 205
Proper Masala Chai, 211
Sweet Iced Tea, 210
Thai Black Rice Pudding, photo, 199
Three-Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji), 58
Time considerations, for Instant Pot cooking, 15–17, 25
Tofu
in Kimchi Beef Stew (Kimchi Jjigae), photo, 95
in Pea & Paneer Curry, photo, 175
Tofu Makhani, 33
Tomatoes and tomato sauce
in Arroz con Pollo, 122
Bamyeh (Okra & Tomatoes), 172, photo
in Indian Fish Saag with Coconut Milk, 68
Porcupine Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, 102, photo
in Russian Borscht, 110–112, photo
Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes & Basil, 69
Tomato Seafood Stew (Cioppino), 62, photo
in Tuscan Ribollita Stew, 184
Tom Kha (Coconut Shrimp Soup), photo, 65
Tres Leches Bread Pudding, 200, photo
Tuscan Ribollita Stew, 184
Two Sleevers (Facebook page and blog), 11
Tzatziki, 219
u
Under-/overcooked foods, frequently asked questions about, 23, 24
Unstuffed Dolma Casserole, 137
v
Vegetables, 161–185. See also individual types of vegetables
Baba Ghanoush, 185
Cheesy Polenta, 162
Collard Greens with Turmeric (Gomen Wat), 163
Creamy Corn Chowder, 180
Hearts of Palm Soup (Sopa de Palmito), photo, 167
Indian Cranberry Chutney, 168, photo
Instant Pot cooking technique for, 15
Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup, photo, 171
Okra & Tomatoes (Bamyeh), 172, photo
Pea & Paneer Curry, photo, 175
Pinto Bean Stew (Frijoles Charros), 176, photo
Poblanos & Corn in Cream (Rajas con Crema), photo, 179
Southern Beans & Greens, 182, photo
Spicy Vegetable Soup, 181
Tuscan Ribollita Stew, 184
Vegetable Makhani, 33
Vietnamese Yogurt, 203
w
Water, frequently asked questions about, 23–24
Wonton Meatballs, 118
y
Yogurt
frequently asked questions about, 24
in Lamb & Rice Casserole (Lamb Dum Biryani), photo, 133–134
Lamb & Yogurt Stew (Mansaf), 98, photo
in Raita, 220
in Tzatziki, 219
Vietnamese Yogurt, 203
Yogurt button of Instant Pot, 21
z