Partner Spotlight: Yvonne Mah

How It Started

Yvonne, a full-time working mom with a passion for cooking, has always enjoyed experimenting new recipes, recreating traditional family dishes, and even dabbling in occasional baking. Her first experience with Instant Pot was a mix of excitement and slight intimidation. Together with her daughter, they embarked on their first recipe: Instant Pot Claypot Rice. The hissing of its steam release brought her back to her student life in the UK when she relied on a traditional pressure cooker.

Favorite Feature

One standout feature for Yvonne is definitely the pressure cook function. This feature alone revolutionized her cooking routine, dramatically reducing the time needed for complex dishes. Soups, stews, and even tough meats that used to take her hours can now be done in less than one. The ability to lock in flavors and textures in such a short time is a game-changer for her. It’s not about speed–it’s about efficiency and quality.

Go-to Recipes

The Instant Pot has become her go-to kitchen companion, and some recipes have earned a permanent spot in her rotation. One of Yvonne’s absolute favorites is the Instant Pot Chicken Rice. In less than 30 minutes, she can serve a pot of fragrant and succulent Chicken Rice, much to the delight of her family. Its ability to deliver consistent, delicious results makes it the ultimate tool for any home cook.

Instant Pot’s Impact

The Instant Pot has been a huge help in streamlining her lifestyle. With its multifunctional design, she can sauté, pressure cook, and slow cook all in one appliance, which means fewer dishes to wash and meal preparation is made simple. On top of that, the dishes that used to be reserved for weekends, like stews and braised meats, are now feasible even on busy weeknights. Not to mention the “set it and forget it” nature of the Instant Pot. It allows her to focus on other tasks while dinner practically cooks itself.

Advice for New Users

For anyone considering trying the Instant Pot for the first time, here are some hacks Yvonne swears by:

1. Start Simple: Begin with easy recipes like rice, boiled eggs, or a basic soup to familiarize yourself with the functions.
2. Learn the Settings: Spend time reading the manual to understand the various buttons and their uses. The “Pressure Cook” function will likely become your best friend.
3. Don’t Be Intimidated: The Instant Pot may seem complex initially, but with a bit of practice, it becomes second nature. Once you’ve mastered it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

If Yvonne had to describe her Instant Pot experience in three words, they would be: convenient, versatile, and time-saving. For anyone on the fence about trying it, her advice is simple—take the plunge. It’ll change your cooking game forever.