Instant Pot Chinese Lamb Stew -A Taste of Comfort
Cooking time: 1 hour 40 minutes | Serves 4–5 people
Juicy lamb, umami broth, and aromatic ginger-garlic blend with shiitake mushrooms & crisp water chestnuts for a rich, flavor-packed stew.
What You’ll Need:
- 1.5lb (680g) Lamb stew meat
- Fermented pastes – chu hou red bean, fermented bean curd
- Shiitake mushrooms & water chestnuts – rehydrated for texture
- Bean-curd sheets
- Soy sauce
- Sugar
- Scallion
- Ginger
- Garlic
Quick & Easy in 7 Steps
- Sear the lamb – Brown lamb chunks on all sides for rich, caramelized flavor.
- Saute the aromatics – Ginger, garlic, shallot & scallion elevate the dish.
- Build the flavor – Add shiitake, water chestnuts, fermented bean curd, chu hou & red bean pastes.
- Pressure cook – Layer beancurd sheets with soy sauce, rock sugar, and water, then cook on high for 50 minutes + 25-minute natural release.
- Make dipping sauce – Fermented bean curd, sugar, sesame oil, & a splash of hot water combine into a creamy, addictive dip.
- Finish & serve – Stir in green scallion, adjust seasoning, & serve with dipping sauce on the side.
Asian Steak – A Flavor-Packed Dish in 15 Minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minutes | Serves 1
Instant comfort in a bowl. Juicy lamb, umami broth, and aromatic ginger-garlic blend with shiitake mushrooms & crisp water chestnuts for a rich, flavor-packed stew.
What You’ll Need:
- Beef steak (e.g. flank, sirloin, rump) – choose your favorite cut!
- Asian sauce blend:
- Soy sauce
- Mirin
- Brown sugar
- Sesame oil
- Garlic (optional but recommended)
- Garnish: Sesame seeds & fresh
- scallions, for a final flourish.
Quick & Easy in 7 Steps
- Marinate & sear the steak briefly for that perfect caramelized crust.
- Reduce the sauce in the hot pan— just a few minutes to develop richness.
- Drizzle and serve the glossy, umami-rich sauce over the sliced steak. Garnish, plate, & enjoy!
Pair with steamed jasmine rice, crisp vegetables, or a zesty cucumber salad for a complete, balanced meal.
Asian-Glazed Salmon – Sweet, Savory & So Easy
Cooking time: 7 minutes | Serves 1
Instant comfort in a bowl. Juicy lamb, umami broth, and aromatic ginger-garlic blend with shiitake mushrooms & crisp water chestnuts for a rich, flavor-packed stew.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 × 180 g (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1tsp grated ginger, 1 garlic clove (crushed)
- 1Tbsp soy sauce
- 2Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- Sesame seeds + scallions to garnish
- Sides: steamed rice and greens
Method
- Marinate salmon fillets in the flavorful glaze for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra depth).
- Broil on high (~25cm / 10’’ from heat) for 7 minutes; then spray with oil & broil 1–3 minutes more until the glaze caramelizes & salmon flakes.
- Serve hot with sesame seeds, scallions, steamed greens, & rice.
