How to Steam Broccoli In Instant Pot?
Follow the steps below to steam broccoli in an instant pot.
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Wash and CutMake sure that you thoroughly wash the broccoli before cutting it. It is a good idea to let it sit under slow running cold water before cutting it.Next, cut the broccoli into similar sized pieces, ideally an inch wide. You can also try to separate the broccoli into similar sized florets. If you cut one large piece and another small piece, then both will take different times to cook. One floret may become overcooked, and the other may remain undercooked. So, you should always prefer to cut the broccoli uniformly.You may also want to reuse the stalk of broccoli. It has a soft, fleshy interior if you peel away the skin of the stalk. Add Water To The PotAdd half or one cup of water to the instant pot for steaming broccoli. Too much water will lengthen the time required for steam to form which will mean that the broccoli will get overcooked and lose its crunchiness. Place Broccoli In Steamer BasketPlace the steamer basket in the instant pot which will fit in easily. Then put the pieces of broccoli florets inside the steamer basket. Try To Pressure Cook For Zero MinutesLock the lid of your instant pot and turn the settings from venting to sealing. Then cook the broccoli for zero minutes. Here zero minutes means you need to cook broccoli until your instant pot goes into Pressure Mode. Typically, it would take almost 8 minutes to cook broccoli in an instant pot. Release The Pressure As Soon as PossibleAs soon as you hear the beep sound from your instant pot, try to release the pressure as quickly as possible. If you don’t let the pressure out from your instant pot, then florets of broccoli may overcook and become mushy. Check BroccoliRemove the lid of the instant pot and check the consistency of the broccoli by poking with a knife. If your broccoli needs some more cooking time, place the lid back on and cook for one to two minutes. The heat inside the instant pot will cook the broccoli. Avoid pressure cooking a second time since that may overcook all the broccoli florets. Remove BroccoliOnce the cooking is finished, remove broccoli from the instant pot as soon as possible. The steamed broccoli is ready to eat.