Instant Pot DUO NOVA, Getting Started Manual

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Smart Programmes
Smart Programmes |
Smart
Programme
Setting Suggested Use Note
Soup/Broth
Less Soup without meat
Liquid remains clear due to lack of boiling motion.
Always use NR to release pressure when cooking soup with a high starch content.
Normal Soup with meat
More Rich bone broth
Meat/Stew
Less Soft texture
Choose setting based on meat texture desired, or adjust cooking time manually.
Allow meat to “rest” for 5-30 minutes (depending on size), either in the cooker or covered.
Normal Very soft texture
More Fall-off-the-bone texture
Beans/Chili
Less Firmer texture
Choose setting based on desired bean texture, or adjust cooking time manually.
When cooking beans or legumes, always use NR to release pressure.
Ensure dry beans are completely submerged in water.
Normal Soft texture
More Very soft texture
Poultry *
Less Soft texture
Choose setting based on meat texture desired, or adjust cooking time manually.
Allow poultry to “rest” for 5-10 minutes (depending on size), either in the cooker or covered.
Normal Very soft texture
More Fall-off-the-bone texture
Rice
Less Tender but firm to bite
Depending on the volume of rice, cooking time may range from 8-15 minutes.
After cooking, wait 10 minutes then use QR to vent.
Normal Normal texture white rice
More Softer texture white rice
Multigrain
*
Less
Brown rice, wild rice, black beans,
chickpeas, etc.
Select “ Less ” or “ Normal ” based on type of grain and desired texture.
“ More ” begins with 45 minutes of warm water soaking time prior to 60 minutes of pressure
cooking.
Normal Brown rice, wild rice, mung beans, etc.
More
Tough grains or a
mixture of grains and beans
*Not available on 3 Litre size. Use Pressure Cook instead.