Instant Pot Duo Mini Review Demo Recipes
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Hi Guys, today I’m reviewing the Instant Pot Duo Mini. LINK to Instant Pot Mini: http://amzn.to/2yYTlfs RICE FUNCTION VIDEO: https://youtu.be/KmGNmDuIXbY This is the smallest Instant Pot at 3 Quarts. There are 6 and 8 Quart versions. I have reviewed the 6 quart version and a link to that review is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6-6nnbLJmM . This 3 quart measures 11.4 inches wide and 11.2 inches tall. It weighs 8.6lbs. The cord is almost 24 inches long. It’s got two handles so it’s easier for carrying.
RECIPE for similar chicken curry with instructions, just add enough water for Instant Pot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxmlFMjZkuY
The user manual is very detailed, there are cooking times and water quantity listed. The recipe book with recipes for soup, chili, rice, vegetables, meat, fish, oats and dessert. For Creme Brulee, you can use ramekins and put them in a steam basket. Any oven proof dish can be used in this unit.
To test the Instant Pot, First I’ll cook rice. When cooking rice, measure the rice and water using the same cup whether it’s your own or the included one. I’ve measured 2 cup of rice that has been washed and soaked in water for 15 minutes. I drained the rice, I’m adding 3 cups of cold water. This is the exact recipe from the recipe book for basmati rice which is a long grain rice. Close the lid and lock. Press pressure cook and set 4 minutes. When the time has counted down, use the natural pressure release method which should take 10 minutes. I’ll time it.
Now I’ll make a chicken curry. This is a whole chicken cut up and marinated. Press sautee and I’ll choose normal for regular browning, you’ll see hot displayed after a few minutes. Add vegetable oil, cumin seeds, chopped onions, garlic, ginger and green chiles. Turmeric, chili powder, garam masala. Now chopped tomatoes. The tomatoes are soft, now we’ll add the chicken, salt and mix really well. I’ll add water just until it covers the chicken, about 2 cups. It is recommended to add at least 1 cup of water or other liquid so there’s enough steam to cook under pressure.That’s what I would do with a stove-top pressure cooker. Put the lid on. Press Pressure cook and set to 10 minutes. Use quick pressure release. If you want the curry thicker, press the saute button and leave the lid off until the liquid reduces. Add some chopped cilantro and you’ve got curry in 20 minutes.
When using the saute function, don’t put the lid on. You can however, use a glass lid with a venting hole.
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Thanks for this! I have been debating which size to buy (3 vs 6) for a two person household, and most videos recommend the 6 quart, which seems excessive for two people who are not meal prepping. Given how much food you managed to cook in the pot, it's clear the 3 quart is exactly what I need.
Thank you for these very helpful and clear instructions and for including the recipe below the video. That chicken looks delicious
I need to up my cooking game. This looks really good. I've been browsing all the instant pot models, trying to decide which one to buy. I think i've settled on the mini. I have a small kitchen and only 2 people to feed.
Bought through your amazon link, thumbs up for the good review and yummy recipe!
this was a great instructional video! thank you!
V.clear review …..the manufacture could have changed the spoons to wooden Nd cup s.s .
My Instant Pot recipe book says 1:1 for basmati rice and pressure cook for 4 min.
Great review!
Great review!
Thank you for your informative video. While I have an IP 8-qt. Ultra, my sister has this IP Duo Mini but has never used it. She wants me to show her how to use her unit and this video was very helpful to familiarize me with its' features in comparison with my Instant Pot Ultra.
Can you review Instant Pot Duo Nova 3-Qt? and how it differs from Duo Mini 3-Qt?
Can someone tell me what the difference is using the pressure cooker button or the steam button please?
Can you fry a frozen hamburger in it?
Great review , Thanks for getting to the point and staying on track.
Thank you so much !!!
Why do they call it a duo?
Does it also come with the glass lid?
put oil in before you heat up pan.
Would anyone recommend this for a college student living in a dorm with limited storage space ?
Several comments below I commented that the rice taking 25 minutes unsold me from buying an Instant Pot b/c it only takes 18 minutes to cook rice on the stovetop. Well, I bought the 3qt. Instant Pot anyways. It arrived today and I'm excited to start cooking everything, but rice.
I have the 8 qt one and notice that I don’t use all the space in the pan, so I’ve decided to buy the mini one for individual meals and my 8qt for family meals.
Damn good review! Also, do you recommend setting the time to 3 minutes for rice or just pressing the "rice" button provided?
I was all ready to buy this 3 qt Instapot today at Kohls. Glad I didn't get it! You totally talked me out of it when you said it took 25 minutes to cook the rice, which normally takes 16-18 minutes cooking it on the stovetop. Like many things, I think fans of any product seem to embrace their decision-making process and methodology of implementation while ignoring the fact that it's not as efficient as the method that humans have been using for centuries. I'm Instantly outta here!!!
Thank you!! I was actually not going to use the Duo mini because the directions were not clear. You’ve made it understandable. I am now an expert at making sweet potato apple sauce with the slow cooker function. Great review!
So simple and straight to the point. Thankyou
Thank you for the video. Also how deep is the inside bowl?
With water and a steamer basket in the Instant Pot, can you turn the "Steam Release Handle" to venting when you start so it can cook like a conventional steamer with steam at normal atmospheric pressure?
How come you don’t use the rice program, does it over cook the rice ?
Just got one last week, but wish I had seen this first. I am not sure I am going to like it as there seem to be so many steps involved with most recipes instead of just dumping it in and cooking on one setting. I will try a few things, though, before writing it off.
Wipe the inside of the unit and outside down with a damn cloth. Okay, damn.
I have found white rice,brown or wild work great h pot. Have fun.. I love it. Easy to use when traveling hotel or motel, even camping it you have electricity..
very good video and good recipe . Is it a special marinade for the chicken . Thank you.
you used the pressure cook function to cook the rice…what is the rice button for ?
This is one of the best reviews and explanations of how the pressure cooker works!! Love the test recipes too!!
Very nice video… I sub you
and how to order it