Author Topic: Instant pot? (Read 273546 times)

hally · « **Reply #440 on:** December 21, 2016, 09:52:33 AM »

Quote from: Ice Cream on December 20, 2016, 07:53:15 PM

Dannon has a small size.

Like I said, hard to find.
Shop Rite has their own brand that I can sometimes find.

Last night I tried using the whey as a starter. It came out with a ton of whey floating in it. It's chilling now, will strain a bit.
I only used 1/4 cup. Will go back to yogurt starter for next batch.

merigayle · « **Reply #441 on:** December 21, 2016, 11:36:22 AM »

Just use greek yogurt! never had an issue with it!!!

hally · « **Reply #442 on:** December 21, 2016, 01:52:19 PM »

Quote from: merigayle on December 21, 2016, 11:36:22 AM

Just use greek yogurt! never had an issue with it!!!

yeah yeah
I wanted to try it. Still seems fine, just more whey than usual.
I have also used some of the leftover yogurt I make and that is fine too.

radial · « **Reply #443 on:** December 21, 2016, 02:53:00 PM »

Quote from: hally on December 21, 2016, 09:52:33 AM

Last night I tried using the whey as a starter. It came out with a ton of whey floating in it. It's chilling now, will strain a bit.
I only used 1/4 cup. Will go back to yogurt starter for next batch.

Hmm, not sure why using whey as your starter would produce appreciably more whey in the final product. Of course there would be an extra 1/4 cup, but that would be negligible. Interesting.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #444 on:** December 21, 2016, 06:22:02 PM »

Quote from: hally on December 21, 2016, 09:52:33 AM

Like I said, hard to find.
Shop Rite has their own brand that I can sometimes find.

Last night I tried using the whey as a starter. It came out with a ton of whey floating in it. It's chilling now, will strain a bit.
I only used 1/4 cup. Will go back to yogurt starter for next batch.

I use a large tub of regular yogurt and it does not usually get bad. I think I use more than 1/4 cup, though.

hally · « **Reply #445 on:** December 21, 2016, 10:02:27 PM »

Quote from: radial on December 21, 2016, 02:53:00 PM

Hmm, not sure why using whey as your starter would produce appreciably more whey in the final product. Of course there would be an extra 1/4 cup, but that would be negligible. Interesting.
Who knows. But still tastes fine.

Quote from: Ice Cream on December 21, 2016, 06:22:02 PM

I use a large tub of regular yogurt and it does not usually get bad. I think I use more than 1/4 cup, though.

I usually only use two heaping tbsps. Which would take so long to use a big container!

Ice Cream · « **Reply #446 on:** December 25, 2016, 08:15:40 AM »

I made run amok's garam masala and it's tonight's dinner. I figured it's the kind of dish that tastes better the second day.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #447 on:** December 25, 2016, 10:42:11 AM »

Ours has been opened! Rah!!! Won't get to use it today, but will start playing with it tomorrow.

diablita · « **Reply #448 on:** December 25, 2016, 05:34:56 PM »

We gifted one to my dad. Hoping he enjoys #alltheinstantpotthings and it entertains him

wherestheportojohn · « **Reply #449 on:** December 26, 2016, 04:28:37 PM »

I received Hip Pressure Cooking for Xmas.

Run Amok · « **Reply #450 on:** December 26, 2016, 10:10:13 PM »

I got one for my mom. She tried it today and loves it. DD seems interested in one so i might give her mine and buy the 7 in one.

radial · « **Reply #451 on:** December 26, 2016, 10:54:03 PM »

Made another perfect batch of yogurt today. I think I've got this down to a science now.

Run Amok · « **Reply #452 on:** December 27, 2016, 11:16:49 AM »

WTPOJ or anyone else who's used a pressure cooker cookbook. I'm interested in a review. I think I am going to pull the trigger on an IP for DD and get her a cookbook to go with.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #453 on:** December 27, 2016, 05:39:57 PM »

OK, Barfmas slowed me down, but I'm ready to start experimenting. I just reread this whole thread.

What recipes did you all start out with?

And what websites do you go to for reliable recipes?

Links, please! Thanks in advance!!

Ice Cream · « **Reply #454 on:** December 27, 2016, 06:00:17 PM »

Quote from: Run Amok on December 27, 2016, 11:16:49 AM

WTPOJ or anyone else who's used a pressure cooker cookbook. I'm interested in a review. I think I am going to pull the trigger on an IP for DD and get her a cookbook to go with.

You are a nice mother! She is very lucky to have you.

Run Amok · « **Reply #455 on:** December 27, 2016, 07:36:38 PM »

Quote from: Ice Cream on December 27, 2016, 06:00:17 PM

You are a nice mother! She is very lucky to have you.

I know! I hope someday she realizes it! That said, if it helps her ear more real food, it's an easy thing to do.

BA

I've had some success with these sites

http://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/pressure-cooker-recipe

http://dadcooksdinner.com/pressure-cooker-recipe-index/

Otherwise I google to get a sense for time and then experiment. Or I use a regular recipe and cut back water and cut time in half.

merigayle · « **Reply #456 on:** December 27, 2016, 08:38:33 PM »

Quote from: Run Amok on December 27, 2016, 11:16:49 AM

WTPOJ or anyone else who's used a pressure cooker cookbook. I'm interested in a review. I think I am going to pull the trigger on an IP for DD and get her a cookbook to go with.

Hip Pressure Cooking is good, lots of basics and how to's. Vegan Under Pressure by Nussinow is very good too, but if she is not into vegetarian/vegan food then perhaps pass that one. (it is lots of indian and other ethnic flavors)

Run Amok · « **Reply #457 on:** December 27, 2016, 08:50:39 PM »

Yeah, I think they are mostly wanting to cook meat in it. There is an ancient efficiency style stove in the apartment. I've never cooked on it but they seem to have trouble get it it do more than basics. I chalk it up to inexperience.

This was the recipe that inspired awe from her. Rice & chicken done in around 30 minutes and no clean up to speak of (the don't have a dishwasher either).

http://instantpot.com/teriyaki-chicken-and-rice/

Real food. Pretty healthy (not a fan of so much sugar myself) and she was like I CAN DO THAT. So, I was like, cool. Still thinking but 90% of the way there. Only wish we'd had this discussion BEFORE Christmas.

hally · « **Reply #458 on:** December 28, 2016, 10:03:28 AM »

Pressure Cooker Dad cooks eats a lotta meat! Hope Dad doesn't die of clogged arteries!

Run Amok · « **Reply #459 on:** December 28, 2016, 12:08:19 PM »

Quote from: hally on December 28, 2016, 10:03:28 AM

Pressure Cooker Dad cooks eats a lotta meat! Hope Dad doesn't die of clogged arteries!

That's why I use his site. If I'm cooking meat his times are usually pretty spot on.

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