Do you want to enjoy delicious dishes in record time? In this post I’m sharing 10 irresistible pressure cooker recipes (pressure cooker, as we used to call it). I hope they help you not only enjoy using the pressure cooker, but also encourage you to discover a wide variety of recipes to get the most out of yours.
We’ve said it a thousand and one times, but I must insist: the pressure cooker won’t just save you time for making creams, soups, and vegetables; it’s also an essential ally for everyday cooking—rice, pasta, delicious and nutritious pulses, fish, super tender meats, steam cooking in no time, or preparing some wonderful desserts. Plus, it retains all the nutrients!
In this blog you’ll find 10 varied recipes for the pressure cooker so you can enjoy homemade, tasty, hassle-free meals. I hope you like them! And if you want more recipes for this type of pot, or you want to learn how to adapt any traditional recipe for the pressure cooker, I invite you to check out our book "Cocina en Olla Exprés", which we made with Editorial Cupula. I hope you enjoy it!
1. Shrimp stock (fumet) in a pressure cooker
Although I imagine you already know what fumet is and how it’s made, with the recipe I’m bringing you today, I suggest a different and very interesting option to enrich many dishes: a shrimp fumet in a pressure cooker. A broth full of flavor that’s an ideal base for many other recipes.
In case you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between fish stock and fumet, the answer is the intensity of the flavor; you could say fumet is a concentrated stock.
This shrimp fumet is perfect to use as a base for a wide variety of dishes. You’ll see that making it when you need it takes little time, but it’s always good to have a jar or two in the freezer. It’s worth taking advantage and buying shrimp when the price is better and making the fumet then. Once strained, it can be frozen without any issues and will be ready to use whenever a dish calls for it.
2. Asparagus and mushroom cream with coconut milk in a pressure cooker
We need to learn not to overcomplicate things—says me, who’s always on the go—but that’s why I love making delicious recipes in the easiest, fastest way possible.
That’s why I’m bringing out my WMF pressure cooker again to make a cream you’ll want to keep ready in the fridge for any occasion, because you can’t imagine how well asparagus pairs with mushrooms and coconut milk.
Do you usually cook with a pressure cooker? At home we’ve always used one, and when I lived away I had a 2.5-liter one that seemed like a toy, but it made such fantastic dishes. That’s why, as I’ve said before, it’s a must-have in every kitchen.
3. Artichokes with ham
Some flowers are much more beautiful before they even bloom on the plant. A clear example is the artichoke which, besides its beauty, boasts a delicious flavor and a bunch of health benefits for our bodies. With these artichokes with ham that I’m sharing today, here’s a traditional Spanish recipe made in a pressure cooker, so the delicious and beautiful is also quick and economical. A perfect recipe!
This dish is a classic that never goes out of style. Tastes or cooking methods may change, but if you want to save time and preserve most of the nutrients and vitamins in the artichokes, there’s nothing like making it in a pressure cooker, like the WMF Perfect Premium. You’ll have it ready in under 10 minutes.
4. Gua-bao: steamed Chinese bun filled with duck and caramelized onion
Discover the magic of the Gua Bao, a delicious Chinese bun steamed to perfection that has won over palates around the world. Originating in Taiwan, this soft, fluffy bun is a staple in Asian cuisine, known for its versatility and ability to adapt to a wide variety of fillings.
Thanks to the speed and ease of steaming it in a pressure cooker, you can enjoy this Asian delicacy in a matter of minutes. Get ready to explore new flavors and textures with our Gua Bao recipe!
5. Beef stew with red wine
The beef stew with red wine I’m bringing you today is a first-rate stew, a complete, well-rounded dish, one of those that fills your stomach and comforts your body—and soul! There are many meat stews, with greater or lesser difficulty and longer or shorter cooking times. Although sometimes (rarely!) we might have all day to cook slowly for hours, that’s usually not the case.
And with the aim of getting the most out of every minute of the day, the pressure cooker becomes a wonderful ally that you can’t do without in the kitchen. And a clear example is this beef stew with red wine.
Tender meat, full of flavor, with all the nutrients and the aroma of each and every ingredient that makes up this fantastic symphony. I assure you that every minute you save by making this stew in the WMF Perfect Premium pressure cooker, is one more minute you’ll be able to devote to savoring every bite.
6. Chicken and vegetable rice in a pressure cooker
Today I bring you a go-to recipe—easy, handy, and best of all, very quick to make. A chicken and vegetable rice in a pressure cooker that’s finger-licking good. It’s a dish you’ll have ready in no time and you can cook any day of the week to surprise at home. Once you’ve sautéed the ingredients and closed the pot, you’ve got just over 5 minutes to set the table before serving the rice.
This is one of the wonders of pressure-cooker cooking: we cut down minutes—and energy! This advantage lets us prepare dishes like this chicken and vegetable rice in a pressure cooker, which might seem more labor-intensive at first glance, but end up ready in less than half the time.
7. Garlic rabbit: pressure cooker recipe
With today’s recipe we’re going to make a garlic rabbit that’s super tasty! The truth is I think that’s exactly the success of garlic rabbit: despite its very easy step-by-step, you get scandalously flavorful rabbit, with intense nuances thanks to the garlic and the vegetables that accompany the dish.
It’s worth noting that we’re making it with chickpeas, which gives us a very complete dish, but you can make it without them if you prefer.
On the other hand, I’m delighted to show you how to make this garlic rabbit in a pressure cooker, and for you to see how fast it is, how clean it is (we do everything with just one utensil!), and how tender the meat and vegetables turn in a short time.
8. Rabbit stew with mushrooms and chestnuts in a pressure cooker
We all crave those comforting stews you can mop up with bread—and the chance to add chestnuts or even mushrooms.
This time, I used two kinds of mushrooms that everyone has on hand and, besides that, some chestnuts that were waiting for me in the freezer from last season—that is, an ideal stew to finish off those last reserves and make way for the new ones on their way.
On the other hand, those who already know me know I love this kind of preparation, but I can’t always devote the long time it would need, which is why I’m suggesting this delicious stew in the WMF pressure cooker, a must that every kitchen should have.
9. How to make rice pudding with coconut milk
At home, a great contender has emerged against traditional rice pudding, because this coconut milk rice pudding recipe is as good as ever, but with a coconut flavor that only adds to it. It’s just as fresh, creamy, and delicious... but when you eat it you wonder what that something is that makes you want another spoonful.
I think the coconut flavor gives classic rice pudding a touch of lightness and a slightly exotic aroma. Exotic in the sense of curious, different, devilishly addictive (not in the sense of adding a tropical flavor).
It’s a very simple recipe. I make it in a pressure cooker, which saves us a lot of time.
10. Egg flan in a pressure cooker
Among the easiest and most rewarding dessert recipes, egg flan has always been my weakness. Its simplicity in preparation and delicious flavor make it one of my favorite sweets. And now, I’m pleased to share with you a simplified version of this classic, thanks to the efficiency and speed offered by the pressure cooker.
This egg flan, with its perfect combination of simplicity and charm, becomes a true delight when prepared using the magic of the pressure cooker. This recipe not only preserves the traditional essence of this dessert, but also lets us enjoy its exquisite flavor more quickly and without complications.
