15 Instant Pot Asian Recipes (2024)

15 Instant Pot Asian recipes that make cooking easier and put a meal on the table a lot quicker. From Asian soups and curries to rice and noodles, these convenient and delicious recipes are great whether you’re cooking for one or the entire family!

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I present to you the top 15 Instant Pot Asian recipes to try at home!As a pressure cooker, slow cooker, and rice cooker all rolled into one, Instant Pot has made cooking so much easier and faster. And fun too!

The convenience has given us more confidence and time to explore recipes, so I decided to put together a round-up of the best Asian recipes adapted for the Instant Pot from some of my food blogger friends. (No, I’m not paid to do this. I just love to eat and share good recipes!)

You will find soups and curries to meat and rice dishes all designed to help you get a meal on the table in half the time without sacrificing authentic Asian flavors. Enjoy!

Korean Short Rib Soup (Galbitang)

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This is a good example of an Instant Pot Asian recipe that is both convenient and delicious. The Instant Pot does wonders for this meat lover’s soup. Even though this recipe is a lot faster and easier compared to the traditional method of cooking, the flavors are not compromised.

Serve with some rice, vinegar soy sauce for dipping the fall-off-the-bone tender ribs and of course some Radish KIMCHI!

Vietnamese Fish Congee (Chao Ca)


Making this comforting seafood congee by Delightful Plate using the Instant Pot means you don’t need to soak rice in water or make broth in advance. Just put all the ingredients in and it’s ready in about 30 minutes. This Instant Pot Asian recipe is a keeper!

Chicken Tikka Masala

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We all love a classic Asian recipe that has been turned into an effective Instant Pot Asian recipe.Savory Toothadapted theclassic chicken tikka masala recipe for the Instant Pot, cutting the cooking time by half and making it possible for you to have your favorite Indian meal without leaving home.

Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu)

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Making moist and super tender Chinese-style BBQ pork at home is much easier than you think when you have an Instant Pot,according to Pressure Cook Recipes. Let the Instant Pot do the hard work, finish off in the oven for a few minutes, and you have tender BBQ pork with slightly crispy edges.

Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup (Mie Sop Ayam Medan)

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This Instant Pot Asian recipe byWhat to Cook Todaymakes it possible for you to cook thepopular Indonesian street food at home!The soup is brewed with aromatic spices in the Instant Pot then served with noodles and topped with shredded chicken. Irresistible!

Korean Spicy Soy Pork Ribs (Dwaeji Galbi Jjim)


The star of this Korean meat dish is shish*to pepper and the rich flavors are accentuated by green chili peppers, fresh ginger, and black pepper. With Instant Pot, only half the usual time is needed to cook these ribs, and all the good flavors are sealed in too! This is my absolute childhood favorite even though it made my lips hurt from the peppers!! 😝

Chinese Sticky Rice

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This traditional Chinese rice dish by Jeanette’s Healthy Livingfeatures Chinese sausage and shiitake mushrooms that add fragrant flavors and wonderful textures. Sticky rice usually needs to be soaked before cooking but using the Instant Pot saves a lot of time by eliminating the step.

Chicken Soup

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The best part about this Instant Pot Asian recipe by Omnivore’s Cookbook is that you can use frozen chicken without thawing it. Cook chicken straight from the freezer with some vegetables and water in the Instant Pot for 30 minutes and you’ll have a rich chicken broth. It’s that easy!

Coconut Chicken Curry

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Who says it’s hard to make curry at home? This scrumptious Indian curry by What Great Grandma Ateuses simple ingredients andcomes together with minimal effort using the Instant Pot. Make sure you have this satisfying Instant Pot Asian recipe handy for those weeknight emergencies!

Korean Beef Cabbage Radish Soup

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It’s amazing how some Instant Pot Asian recipes turn a normally difficult dish into something unbelievably fuss-free.This simplified version of Yukgaejang (Korean spicy beef soup) is a hearty soup filled with vegetables, seasoned with a lot of garlic, and mademildly spicy by adding Korean red chili pepper gochukaru. This recipe is easy enough that it’s become my husband’s specialty at hour house!

Chinese Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Beans

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Some of the best Instant Pot Asian recipes help us cook meat beautifully. The meat in this dim sum mainstay gets wonderfully tender in the Instant Pot. Roti n Riceuses a mix of chopped salted or fermented black beans and soybeans to give it a sauce-like consistency.

Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Hue)
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This lemongrass-rich noodle soup recipe by A Taste of Joy and Love is a delicious proof that it is possible to make rich, flavorful broth in half the time with the help of the Instant Pot. Simply amazing!

Korean Short Ribs (Galbi Jjim)

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Meat lovers, this Instant Pot Asian recipe is for you. This Korean-style short rib recipe usually takes hours to make but with the Instant Pot pressure cooker function, it can be cooked in less than an hour! The resulting flavorful broth is delicious poured over rice.

Japanese Azuki Bean Rice (Sekinhan)

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This Japanese rice dish is traditionally served during festive occasions, but you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to enjoy it because it’s so easy to make with the Instant Pot.This recipe by Chopstick Chroniclesrequires only two ingredients, Mochigome (glutinous rice) and Azuki beans, and can be done inless than an hour in the Instant Pot.

We now have so many Instant Pot Asian recipes to try! I hope this collection of Instant Pot Asian recipes enhances your weeknight meals and brings delicious variety to your dining table.

XOXO ❤
JinJoo

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FAQs

How do I convert Instant Pot cooking times? ›

Take the total cooking time of the recipe and divide it by 3. So, for a dish that has a total cook time of 30 minutes in the oven, you'll need to cook it for 10 minutes in the Instant Pot®. Similarly, a recipe that takes an hour to cook in the oven, would need 20 minutes in the Instant Pot®.

How much liquid does an Instant Pot need to cook? ›

Your Instant Pot needs liquid to work. If there's not enough, your pot won't be able to create enough steam to build pressure. About 1 cup is the minimum amount of liquid, so if you're cooking a recipe that will absorb water, like rice or beans, you'll need even more.

Does quantity affect cooking time in Instant Pot? ›

Your Instant Pot is super smart — when you add more ingredients it will automatically adjust and take more time to come up to pressure. This will add to the total time, but the pressure-cooking time will remain the same, which all but guarantees your food will be cooked perfectly.

How do I get the most out of my Instant Pot? ›

You have to take into account the amount of time the Instant Pot needs to come to pressure and the time it'll need to depressurize. The more stuff you have in the pot (and the colder it is), the longer the cooking process takes.

How to do a 15 minute natural release on Instant Pot? ›

Instant Pot natural release is when you allow the Instant Pot to cool down by itself, releasing steam slowly. When the food is done cooking, the Instant Pot will automatically release steam gradually until the float valve drops down. This could take up to 30 minutes.

How do I set my Instant Pot for 15 minutes? ›

How to set cooking times:
  1. Press manual or any cooking program button to begin.
  2. A cooking time will appear, either suggested or the same as you used in that mode last time.
  3. Use the + and – keys to adjust time values.
  4. If you hit the – key down past 0, the time will set to 24 hours and count down from there.

What foods should not be cooked in an Instant Pot? ›

Among them are dairy and fried foods, as well as burgers and steaks. These foods are not Instant-Pot-friendly for a multitude of reasons. And while Instant Pots are a useful tool when baking cheesecake, custard, or mousse, it's definitely not the best method for other types of desserts.

What happens if you forget to put water in an Instant Pot? ›

Can a Pressure Cooker Be Used Without Water? It is important to never run a pressure cooker without water. It cannot cook your food properly without water, and the pressure will build to such an extent that the lid, pressure valve, plugs, and hot food could be thrown all over the kitchen.

What is the fill limit on Instant Pot? ›

Maximum When pressure cooking, do not fill the inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 line as indicated on the inner pot. When cooking foods that expand (e.g., rice, beans, pasta) do not fill the inner pot higher than the — 1/2 line as indicated on the inner pot.

How long to cook 4 lbs of meat in an Instant Pot? ›

The cooking time depends on how much beef you have. I like to assume 20 minutes for every pound of meat.

What happens if you cook too long in Instant Pot? ›

Unfortunately, once you overcook a piece of meat in the pressure cooker, there's no going back. You'll be left with a pile of dry, crunchy, tasteless fibers and no amount of additional pressure cooking is going to put that moisture back into the meat. Earlier, I explained how ingredient size affects the cooking time.

Can meat get overcooked in an Instant Pot? ›

Steam penetrates food easily under pressure. So connective tissues in cubes of beef for soups or stews soften in 15 minutes or less, and a pot roast will be medium-rare in 30 minutes. Be sure to follow instructions carefully; at this speed, it's easy to overcook things in mere minutes.

What is the 5 5 5 method for Instant Pot? ›

The 5-5-5 method involves the following: 5-minute cook time. 5-minute natural pressure release. 5-minute ice bath.

What is the highest setting on Instant Pot? ›

The default setting of the pressure cooker is “high” (with a pressure of 10.2-11.6 psi and a temperature of 239°F-244°F), but you can adjust it to a lower pressure and temperature (5.8-7.2 psi and 229-233°F) by pressing the “pressure” button (I have never used the low pressure setting, but I guess it's nice to know ...

What is the equivalent of 4 hours in the slow cooker in the Instant Pot? ›

Generally, if your slow cooker meat, soup, or stew recipe calls for 8 hours on the low setting or about 4 hours on the high setting, it should be fully cooked in about 25 to 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. For chicken or turkey, use the 15-minute poultry button. While volume doesn't matter, density does.

How to calculate pressure cooking time? ›

Just multiply all the ingredients by 1.5 or 2 times, but keep the cooking time the same. It may take longer for the cooker to come to pressure since it takes longer to bring more food to a boil, but the cooking time should be the same.

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