Instant pot?

[hally]

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.

[Ice Cream]

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???

[merigayle]

I may try this tomorrow with cassava flour. 

http://thisoldgal.com/pressure-cooker-grandma-mills-banana-nut-bread/

[merigayle]

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

[merigayle]

Will cut into it when DD is home from school shortly!





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[hally]

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.

[merigayle]

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. 

[wherestheportojohn]

The bread looks fabulous, meri

[merigayle]

I have a serious addiction

[The Turtle Whisperer]

 

[hally]

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. 

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.

[Ice Cream]

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.

[hally]

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.

[Ice Cream]

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.

[hally]

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.

[hally]

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.

[merigayle]

They must have been OLD then (who knows how old when you bought them), mine are usually in the 28-35 minutes range, unsoaked.

[hally]

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.

[merigayle]

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.

[hally]

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.