In hopes of spending less money on food each month from going to restaurants, my family and I are trying to cook at home more often. Since I do not enjoy cooking because it requires more time than I have, I purchased an instant pot so I could multi-task while the pot was building pressure, cooking, and releasing. This has worked out wonderful for me. I've now found a recipe that is easy for me to make but also delicious.
Right now, I have been sticking with the dump and start recipes so I don't become overwhelmed. But, during my search, I've noticed many recipes requiring you to use the saute option first. I gave it try once and things didn't turn out so well because I have no idea where to start, what to do, what not to do, etc... The one thing I know is to not use the lid during the saute process
I have a few questions:
1) If the recipe calls for oil to be added, should I add that before or after the pot is hot?
2) What do I do if oil starts to splatter?
3) How do I know how long to saute an ingredient for? I had to saute garlic and I think I burnt it
4) After the saute process, do I have to deglaze before cooking, even if the recipes doesn't tell you to deglaze?
5) Do I leave the oil in the pot after sauteing or keep it in the pot if the recipe calls for sauteing first?
If you have any other tips, I would greatly appreciate it!
I've been avoiding generally easy recipes that require sauteing first because I feel intimidated by the process.
Right now, I have been sticking with the dump and start recipes so I don't become overwhelmed. But, during my search, I've noticed many recipes requiring you to use the saute option first. I gave it try once and things didn't turn out so well because I have no idea where to start, what to do, what not to do, etc... The one thing I know is to not use the lid during the saute process
I have a few questions:
1) If the recipe calls for oil to be added, should I add that before or after the pot is hot?
2) What do I do if oil starts to splatter?
3) How do I know how long to saute an ingredient for? I had to saute garlic and I think I burnt it
4) After the saute process, do I have to deglaze before cooking, even if the recipes doesn't tell you to deglaze?
5) Do I leave the oil in the pot after sauteing or keep it in the pot if the recipe calls for sauteing first?
If you have any other tips, I would greatly appreciate it!
I've been avoiding generally easy recipes that require sauteing first because I feel intimidated by the process.