Instant Pot Multi-Cooker 5.7L Review: The Ultimate Time-Saving Kitchen Essential for Busy Households.
As a busy professional juggling work and family life, I’m always on the lookout for kitchen appliances that make meal prep more efficient. The Instant Pot Multi-Cooker (5.7L) has been a game-changer, saving both time and effort without compromising on meal quality.
One of the biggest advantages is its versatility—it replaces multiple appliances, functioning as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker, sauté pan, and even a yogurt maker. This means fewer gadgets cluttering up the kitchen and less cleanup afterward, an additional bonus is the internal cooking pot and lid are both dishwasher safe.
Wide Range of Recipes
The Instant Pot’s pre-programmed smart functions make it incredibly easy to prepare a variety of meals, from quick dinners to slow-cooked favourites. Some of my go-to recipes include:
Hearty Beef Stew – Tender meat and rich flavours in under 40 minutes.
Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala – Restaurant-style curry in a fraction of the time.
One-Pot Pasta – No need to boil separately; everything cooks perfectly in 5 minutes.
Fluffy Rice & Risotto – Say goodbye to burnt or undercooked rice.
Homemade Soups & Broths – Nutritious and comforting, ready in no time.
Perfectly Boiled Eggs – Soft, medium, or hard-boiled with just a button press.
Cheesecake & Desserts – Yes, you can even bake in it!
Sous Vide Steaks – Restaurant-quality doneness at home.
Yogurt & Oatmeal – Healthy homemade breakfasts with no effort.
Timesaving & Energy Efficient
For busy weeknights, the pressure cook function is a lifesaver—cutting cooking times by up to 70%. If I want a slower-cooked flavour, I just switch to the slow cook setting and let it simmer all day. Plus, it uses up to 80% less energy than a conventional oven, making it a smart choice for cost-conscious households, plus the spacious 5.7L capacity gives me ample space for up to 6 portions.
While the Instant Pot 5.7L simplifies cooking, there’s a learning curve in understanding pressure release methods and cooking times. Also, while it speeds up meals, slow-cooked dishes still require planning ahead.
Final Verdict
If you have a busy household and need an appliance that simplifies meal prep without sacrificing taste, the Instant Pot is a must-have that does it all.
Poppy Watt