Instant Pot Steamed Baby Potatoes Recipe
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Instant Pot Steamed Baby Potatoes Recipe
Description
The Instant Pot Steamed Baby Potatoes Recipe is designed to cook 1-inch baby potatoes gently in a steamer basket within the pressure cooker. Placing the potatoes above one cup of water allows steam to cook them evenly without direct boiling. After a high-pressure setting of 5 minutes, the natural pressure release ensures the potatoes are fully tender yet intact.
The method keeps the potatoes' skins soft but intact and the interior delicate. Steaming rather than boiling helps retain flavor and texture. This technique works well for quick preparation of potatoes that can then be served as a simple side or included in salads or other dishes.
You can serve these steamed baby potatoes plain, with butter, herbs, or your preferred seasoning. Increasing the cooking time to 8 minutes is recommended for larger potatoes about 2 to 2.5 inches in size. The pressure cooking time is mostly unaffected by the quantity, as long as the size remains consistent.
The recipe notes mention it was developed with a 6-quart Instant Pot DUO60. Care is needed when removing the hot steamer basket post cooking. Cooling the potatoes slightly before handling will make serving easier and safer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potato 1-1.5 inch in size
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Clean potatoes with water and place them in the steamer basket.
- Add 1 cup water in the instant pot steel insert. Place the steamer basket in it. Close lid with vent in sealing position.
- Set to Pressure cook or manual mode at high pressure for 5 mins.
- When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. If in a hurry, you can release pressure 10 minutes after the beep.
- Carefully remove the steamer basket from the instant pot. Let the potatoes cool a bit before using.
Notes
- If potatoes are larger (2 to 2.5 inches), increase pressure cooking time to 8 minutes for thorough cooking.
- The pressure cooking time stays the same regardless of potato quantity, provided they are similar in size.
- Let potatoes cool slightly after removing to avoid burns and to allow easier handling.
- This recipe was tested using a 6-quart Instant Pot DUO60 model.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 22.4mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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