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Welcome to the World of Instant Pot® Cooking! Cooking just got a whole lot smarter! The Multicooker is built with Instant Pot ® Advanced Microprocessor Technology, the same technology behind the number one bestselling electric pressure cooker in North America. It features a variety of different Smart Programs including roasting, stewing, baking, and steaming. You can also slow cook, sear/sauté, cook rice, and warm...all in one cooking pot! With built-in Smart Programs, your favorite dishes can be cooked to perfection, simply by pushing a key. The best part? The cooking pot is dishwasher safe, so cleanup is just as quick and easy as your meal prep! We have prepared a delicious collection of recipes for you from breakfasts and appetizers to main courses and desserts to help get you started with your Multicooker. As with any appliance, make sure you read through your User Manual before you begin. Not sure where to start? Here are a few frequently asked questions: How do the Smart Programs work? times and begin the cooking process. The Multicooker is built with an “On” is displayed while the cooker embedded microprocessor which preheats to the set cooking temperature, carefully controls the time and with the exceptions of the Slow Cook temperature to ensure consistent program, for which the cooking time cooking results. You can customize countdown starts immediately. these settings using the + and - keys to adjust cooking time and temperature, How long is the Delay Start time? allowing you to achieve your preferred The Delay Start can be set for a maximum cooking results. of 24 hours. This program is not recommended for porridge, oatmeal, or other foamy and thick liquids. How long after selecting the settings will the cooker Start ? After 10 seconds, the cooker will beep 3 Can I make cooking How do I know which Controls adjustments after the and Settings to use for my dish? cooking process has started? Please check the User Manual provided The Multicooker allows you to easily adjust with the Multicooker. If working with a settings even after cooking is in progress. Multicooker recipe, please follow the instructions indicated. How many temperature settings does the Automatic How full (of food and liquid) can Keep Warm have? the cooking pot be? The Sear/Sauté, Bake, and Yogurt Smart To avoid spill or splatter, do not fill the Programs do not have an automatic cooking pot beyond three-quarters full. Keep Warm function. How do I change from What is the Default Keep Fahrenheit to Celsius? Warm time? Under Temp, press and hold the + and The default Keep Warm time for Stew, and - keys together for 5 seconds to switch Slow Cook Smart Programs is 10 hours. between them. For the Steam, Roast, and Rice Smart Programs, it is 2 hours. How does the Cancel key work? The Cancel key ends a cooking program at any time or returns the cooker to the standby mode displaying “OFF”. It can also be used to reset the cooker to factory default. Note: To reset ALL the Smart Programs back to factory default, when the cooker is in standby mode, press and hold the Cancel key for 5 seconds or until the cooker beeps. Contents Rice-to-Water Ratio ................ 5 Classic Cooking pot Roast with Root Vegetables .................. 25 Breakfasts French Onion Beef & Mushroom Tex-Mex Oatmeal ................... 6 Stew with Croutons ............... 26 Ham & Cheese Breakfast Bake ........ 9 Korean Tacos with Quick Pickled Carrots . 28 Appetizers and Sides Ravioli with Italian Sausage Ragù ..... 30 Beer-Steamed Shrimp.............. 10 Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Beet Hummus ..................... 13 Barbecued Red Onions. 33 Herbed Rice Pilaf .................. 14 Shrimp & Corn Chowder. 34 Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes...... 17 Salmon with Ginger-Scallion Relish ... 37 Caprese Pizza ..................... 38 Mains Three-Bean Chili ................... 41 Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Celery Slaw.................. 18 Desserts Chicken Curry ..................... 21 Lemon–Poppy Seed Loaf Cake Spinach & with Lemon Glaze ................. 42 Artichoke–Stuffed Chicken. 22 Chocolate-Walnut Blondies ......... 45 Rice-to-Water Ratio Please note that the following ratios are intended for medium- to long-grain white rice. Other varieties of rice may require different ratios and cook times. SUGGESTED RICE/WATER PROPORTION FOR RICE COOKING Rice (cups) Water (cups) Rice (cups) Water (cups) 2 3¼ 6 8 3 4½ 7 9 4 6 8 10 5 7 9 11 Multicooker Recipes: Control and Features 5 Steam YIELD: 4 servings PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes Tex-Mex Oatmeal Ingredients 1 Add the water to the cooking pot, press Steam, and adjust the timer to 30 minutes. 4 cups (1 quart, or 950 ml) water 2 Once the water is boiling, stir in the salt, followed by ¼ teaspoon kosher salt the oats. 1 cup (80 g) steel-cut oats 3 Cover with the lid and cook (the oatmeal should be ¾ cup (90 g) shredded extra- simmering), stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. sharp Cheddar cheese Uncover and continue cooking until the oatmeal is 4 large eggs, cooked as tender and thickened, about 5 minutes more. Press desired Cancel. ½ cup (130 g) fresh salsa Chopped fresh cilantro, 4 Sprinkle the cheese over the oats and stir to combine. for serving (optional) 5 Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with the eggs, salsa, and cilantro (if using). 6 Multicooker Recipes: Breakfasts Bake YIELD: 6 servings PREP TIME: 15 minutes Ham & Cheese COOK TIME: 1 hour 25 minutes Breakfast Bake Ingredients 1 Line the interior of the cooking pot with parchment paper. 8 large eggs 1½ cups (350 ml) whole milk 2 In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon (15 g) Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add the bread to mustard the bowl and let sit, tossing occasionally, until nearly ¼ teaspoon kosher salt all the egg mixture is absorbed, 5 to 8 minutes. ¼ teaspoon freshly ground 3 Fold the onion, ham, and cheese into the black pepper bread mixture. 12 ounces (340 g) sourdough bread, torn into pieces 4 Transfer the mixture to the prepared cooking pot, ½ small red onion, cover with the lid, and press Bake. Adjust the thinly sliced temperature to 350°F (175°C) and the timer to 2 6 ounces (170 g) sliced ham, hours. Cook until the mixture is set, about 1½ hours. torn into pieces Press Cancel. 4 ounces (113 g) Gruyère or 5 Use the parchment to transfer the entire egg bake to Swiss cheese, coarsely a serving platter. Serve with a green salad. (Optional) grated Mixed green salad, for serving (optional) Multicooker Recipes: Breakfasts 9 Sear/Sauté Steam YIELD: 4 servings PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 15 minutes Beer-Steamed Shrimp Ingredients 1 Press Sear/Sauté and adjust the timer. Let heat for 3 minutes, then add the olive oil. 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 2 Add the garlic and onion to the cooking pot, and cook 2 cloves garlic, smashed and stir for 4 minutes. ½ small red onion, 3 Add the beer, lemon slices, jalapeño, and Old Bay to finely chopped the cooking pot, and bring to a simmer. Press Cancel. 1 bottle (12 ounces, or 350 ml) pale lager beer 4 Nestle the shrimp in the beer mixture in a single layer. 1 lemon, thinly sliced Cover with the lid, press Steam, and steam until the 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Press sliced Cancel. 1½ tablespoons (22 g) 5 Toss the shrimp with the parsley and transfer to a Old Bay Seasoning serving platter. 1 pound (454 g) large easy peel shrimp (shell-on 6 Serve with the baguette, for dipping into the broth. shrimp that are deveined) ¼ cup (15 g) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Baguette or country bread, for serving 10 Multicooker Recipes: Appetizers Slow Cook YIELD: 6 servings PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 4 hours Beet Hummus Ingredients 1 In the cooking pot, combine the chickpeas and water. Cover with the lid, press the Slow Cook program, 1 cup (200 g) dried and set it to ‘High’, then adjust the timer to 4 hours. chickpeas, rinsed Cook until the chickpeas are tender, 3½ to 4 hours. 6 cups (1.4 L) water Press Cancel. 2 lemons (finely grated zest of 1 lemon and ¼ cup, 2 Reserve ¼ cup (60 ml) of the cooking liquid, then drain or 60 ml, fresh lemon the chickpeas, rinse them under cold water, and let juice), divided them cool completely. 1 clove garlic, peeled 3 While the chickpeas are cooling, add the lemon zest 4 ounces (113 g) cooked and garlic to the food processor and finely chop. beets (either canned or cryovaced), drained 4 Add the cooled chickpeas, beets, salt, and black 1 teaspoon kosher salt pepper to the food processor. Add the ¼ cup (60 ml) ½ teaspoon freshly ground lemon juice and process until a thick paste forms. black pepper 5 Gradually add the ½ cup (120 mL) olive oil, then ½ cup (120 ml) extra-virgin process until the hummus is smooth and creamy, olive oil, plus more for adding the reserved cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon (15 serving (optional) mL) at a time, to reach the desired consistency. Pita chips, for serving 6 Spoon the hummus into a bowl and drizzle with more olive oil (if using). Serve with pita chips. Multicooker Recipes: Appetizers 13 Sear/Sauté Rice YIELD: 4 servings PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 35 minutes Herbed Rice Pilaf Ingredients 1 Press Sear/Sauté and adjust the timer. Let heat for 3 minutes, then add the olive oil. 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra- virgin olive oil 2 Add the onion, salt, and black pepper to the cooking 1 medium onion, pot.