Instant Pot 5252247 Official Mesh Steamer Baskets, Set of 2, Stainless Steel

Product Information

These Instant Pot steam times charts provide estimates of the length of time various foods should be steamed under pressure in an Instant Pot. Select "Pressure Cook". Make sure the pressure level is set to "High Pressure" and the "Keep Warm" function is off. Set the cooking time to zero.

Turn the little handle near the vent to seal it off. Look on the top of the lid to find the vent switch. Shift it in either direction to close off the vent. This traps the pressure and steam inside the Instant Pot. [8] X Research source It is important to remember that the Instant Pot will begin heating the water and producing steam while it builds up pressure, and that the food will start steaming during this time. This recipe is for fresh vegetables. If you use frozen vegetables, the time needed would be slightly longer. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool (add ice for more rapid cooling, but ice isn't necessarily for making easy-peel eggs). Change out the water as it warms until the eggs are cool, then refrigerate the eggs until needed. If you are planning to steam vegetables in the Instant Pot regularly, I highly recommend purchasing a steamer basket.

You will also need a steamer basket. To steam food, you want the water level to be below the level of the food. The easiest way to achieve this is to use a steamer basket to hold your food inside the Instant Pot inner bowl. Can I use a regular steamer in an Instant Pot? But if you want to try and see if steaming in Instant Pot is for you, you can still make steamed vegetables in the Instant Pot without it. Reheating: Steamed vegetables can be reheated, but keep in mind that reheating vegetables also cooks them further, so make sure not to overheat them. Wait for the water to boil. Stay near the Instant Pot so you can monitor the water. When you see steam rising from the bottom of the pot, you’ll know the water is boiling. [17] X Research source If you are wondering how to steam in the Instant Pot without a steamer basket, there are a few options you can try.

We cooked the eggs on high in the Instant Pot. At that setting, the internal pressure is 10.2 to 11.6 psi.

Storing & Reheating

You will need an instant pot pressure cooker for this recipe and also a steam basket. The basket is usually sold separately but you can get this from a store or online. You can use a mesh basket or a silicone basket but make sure it is the right size that fits in your instant pot.