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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #300 on: September 19, 2016, 07:20:41 PM »
I like to make a mix of sticky brown rice and barley, you could use regular brown rice too. Barley is full of nutrition and I like the mix.
Anyway trying for first time in IP right now.
3/4 cup barley 1 cup rice 2 cups water.
18 minutes NR

ETA it came out perfect.
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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #301 on: September 19, 2016, 08:41:35 PM »
I like to make a mix of sticky brown rice and barley, you could use regular brown rice too. Barley is full of nutrition and I like the mix.
Anyway trying for first time in IP right now.
3/4 cup barley 1 cup rice 2 cups water.
18 minutes NR

ETA it came out perfect.

that sounds good.  I still use the rice cooker for grains.  It's smaller and it's always on the counter, whereas the IP is not.  Can I program the IP to have a delayed start???

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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #302 on: September 20, 2016, 08:39:05 PM »
I may try this tomorrow with cassava flour.  :fingers:

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« Reply #303 on: September 21, 2016, 01:27:03 PM »
Banana bread just loaded into the IP. 55minutes on the timer. I totally understand I could cook it in the oven for the same amount of time, but the novelty of it all :D
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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #304 on: September 21, 2016, 03:13:47 PM »
Will cut into it when DD is home from school shortly!





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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #305 on: September 21, 2016, 03:50:56 PM »
that sounds good.  I still use the rice cooker for grains.  It's smaller and it's always on the counter, whereas the IP is not.  Can I program the IP to have a delayed start???
I don't think so? You have it longer then I do!

Meantime, the yogurt is delicious. I let it strain overnight. OMG. It doesn't make that much out of a gallon but it's so yummy and still less $$ that Fage.
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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #306 on: September 21, 2016, 04:04:55 PM »
I don't think so? You have it longer then I do!

Meantime, the yogurt is delicious. I let it strain overnight. OMG. It doesn't make that much out of a gallon but it's so yummy and still less $$ that Fage.
I got almost 40oz from HALF a gallon! How much did you get for a full gallon? I did a full gallon this week but did not measure it this time.

The banana bread was good. It had a funky texture but i think it was the cassava flour more than the pressure cooking. DD ate THREE pieces already.  :e)
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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #307 on: September 21, 2016, 09:01:39 PM »
The bread looks fabulous, meri
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« Reply #308 on: September 21, 2016, 09:24:18 PM »
I have a serious addiction :D
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« Reply #309 on: September 21, 2016, 10:11:18 PM »
 :D
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« Reply #310 on: September 22, 2016, 06:27:33 AM »
I got almost 40oz from HALF a gallon! How much did you get for a full gallon? I did a full gallon this week but did not measure it this time.

The banana bread was good. It had a funky texture but i think it was the cassava flour more than the pressure cooking. DD ate THREE pieces already.  :e)


I strained it overnight and got about 36 oz.
I use 1% though not whole milk.
Had dinner with my brother last night who suggested using the powdered milk like Ice Cream does for a bigger yield. Going to pick that up and try it.
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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #311 on: September 22, 2016, 07:42:48 AM »
I strained it overnight and got about 36 oz.
I use 1% though not whole milk.
Had dinner with my brother last night who suggested using the powdered milk like Ice Cream does for a bigger yield. Going to pick that up and try it.

With milk powder, I also use the hand blender. 

I noticed that the IP does a better job at yogurt when I do two 1/2 gallon batches instead of one full gallon.

I made a very simple veggie bean soup in the IP last night and it is quite good, considering that I barely put any effort into it.  Tonight's dinner, with a roll and cheese wedges.

MM suggested, as a flavored threat, to add a pack of instant chocolate pudding powder to yogurt.  It's quite good.

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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #312 on: September 22, 2016, 10:02:47 AM »
With milk powder, I also use the hand blender. 

I noticed that the IP does a better job at yogurt when I do two 1/2 gallon batches instead of one full gallon.

I made a very simple veggie bean soup in the IP last night and it is quite good, considering that I barely put any effort into it.  Tonight's dinner, with a roll and cheese wedges.

MM suggested, as a flavored threat, to add a pack of instant chocolate pudding powder to yogurt.  It's quite good.

Better job as in yield? Because taste wise I am fine with the gallon. And to tell the truth the time consuming to make it I'd rather make more.

Do you have a recipe link for the bean soup? I make a 13 bean soup from the Bob's Red Mill beans, was going to do that soon. I add carrots, celery, onions, thyme and usually use TJ's low salt veggie broth as the liquid. I throw in a small can of chopped tomatoes as well. I saute the veggies first. But not sure cooking time in the IP.
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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #313 on: September 22, 2016, 12:20:52 PM »
The better job has been for me that it is far more solid, therefore better yield.  Yes, it's more time, but it does not add significantly, I think.

I simply took the Bob's Red Mill veggie soup mix and chicken broth and placed it in the IP for 30 min./soup cycle.  Then used the hand blender, and it was ready.  Yes, I would usually sauté onions and garlic and add a few veggies, but I had no time.  Considering this, I was surprised to see that I still liked it.  I have had that 13 bean soup, too, takes forever on the stove top.

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« Reply #314 on: September 22, 2016, 12:37:59 PM »
The better job has been for me that it is far more solid, therefore better yield.  Yes, it's more time, but it does not add significantly, I think.

I simply took the Bob's Red Mill veggie soup mix and chicken broth and placed it in the IP for 30 min./soup cycle.  Then used the hand blender, and it was ready.  Yes, I would usually sauté onions and garlic and add a few veggies, but I had no time.  Considering this, I was surprised to see that I still liked it.  I have had that 13 bean soup, too, takes forever on the stove top.

I usually soak the beans overnight then it still cooks for a long time on stove.
I can probably find a recipe for it. Or just wing it and if it needs more time cook it more. Sure it won't take as long as regular.
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« Reply #315 on: September 23, 2016, 09:22:52 AM »
I made chick peas last night, they had been in a jar on the counter for well over a year. Recipes I could find said 40 minutes but I had to add 10 then 10 more till they were done.
When I was standing at checkout last night there were cans of Joyva Tahini sitting there so I grabbed one and will make some hummus later.
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Re: Instant pot?
« Reply #316 on: September 23, 2016, 10:02:26 AM »
They must have been OLD then (who knows how old when you bought them), mine are usually in the 28-35 minutes range, unsoaked.
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« Reply #317 on: September 23, 2016, 02:44:00 PM »
They must have been OLD then (who knows how old when you bought them), mine are usually in the 28-35 minutes range, unsoaked.

Well they were old in my house too.
I am not sure where to get beans that aren't old. I do have access to Indian grocery stores, they use a lot of dried beans and lentils. Whole Foods or Fairway have bulk sections, I likely got these at one of those.
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« Reply #318 on: September 23, 2016, 03:12:48 PM »
Well they were old in my house too.
I am not sure where to get beans that aren't old. I do have access to Indian grocery stores, they use a lot of dried beans and lentils. Whole Foods or Fairway have bulk sections, I likely got these at one of those.
I buy them from the bulk section at our local natural foods store and they see fine 90% of the time. I bought some at Wegmans (big grocery store) and they were OLD and took FOREVER to cook. I bet the Indian store would be a god one.
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« Reply #319 on: September 23, 2016, 09:17:13 PM »
I buy them from the bulk section at our local natural foods store and they see fine 90% of the time. I bought some at Wegmans (big grocery store) and they were OLD and took FOREVER to cook. I bet the Indian store would be a god one.
Probably the ones in natural store move quicker

Hummus came out pretty good. Glad I only used two cloves of garlic! I think I would use less tahini next time too. But it won't go to waste.
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