Chicken, beef, salmon, pork – no matter what meat you have on hand, you can make delicious Asian Inspired Instant Pot Recipes in under 30 minutes!
Forgot to take something out of the freezer? No worries! The electric pressure cooker speeds dinner up even if your meats are frozen.
From Mongolian beef to cubed tofu, our list of Asian-Inspired recipes is sure to have something for every palate.
We have main dishes as well as several different rice sides for you and your family to enjoy for dinner tonight.
I am excited to try some of the instant pot Chinese recipes below, because I feel like I just don’t have enough of them.
What are the different types of Asian food?
According to Asian5,
Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian and Taiwanese Cuisines are collectively known as East Asian Cuisine. Being one of the most populated regions of the world East Asia has many regional cuisines. Rice, Noodles, Soybeans, and Seafood are some of the staple East Asian foods.
But what about West Asian Cuisine or North or South? Lumping 49 countries and 3 territories (over 30% of the habitable earth) all together really does a HUGE disservice to the diverse people, cultures, and flavors of them!
Personally, when I think of Asian foods, I think of cooked chicken in teriyaki and soy sauce soaked lo mein.
I think of fried rice, Mongolian beef, and stir fry chicken!
I think of a super easy chicken recipe: chopped chicken thigh in sweet and sour sauce or a chicken breast shredded before being mixed with cabbage and served in egg rolls.
I think of great recipes with brown sugar sweeteners!
What do you think of when you think “Asian inspired”?
Is it better to Slow Cook or Pressure Cook?
I mean, “better” is subjective isn’t it? As long as the recipe is good and you use ingredients that pair well with each other, your food is going to be good. I think it really boils down to which you need to do today or what cook time works best for today’s schedule.
A slow cooker typically makes much more tender meat, but you have to prepare ahead of time to use this small appliance! Typical slow cooker meals take a minimum of 4 hours and often up to 7 or 8!
An pressure cooker, on the other hand will get most dinners done in less than an hour! Dried beans or frozen meats ca be completely done (without being tough or dry) in around 30 minutes! That means that you don’t have to resort to take out if you are running low on time, forgot to presoak beans, or didn’t pull any meats out of the freezer.
Personally, I believe that a busy Mom (like myself) should have BOTH a slow cooker and an instant pot as they are both useful for different reasons.
I use my slow cooker more because I am more familiar with it.
Since getting my instant pot last Christmas, I am constantly on the hunt for yummy pressure cooker recipes, though. You know, like the following 😉
Also, my husband especially likes to use the instant pot, and it works for his busy schedule because he can pick up the ingredients on his way home and throw it all together in less than an hour.
Asian Inspired Instant Pot Recipes
Whether you have a preferred Chinese Take-Out place or a beloved Japanese Sushi house, you will find some new favorites among our list of Asian Inspired instant pot recipes.
Plus, because they are made in an electric pressure cooker, they are much faster than take-out!
Our Keto Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe has all the flavor of your favorite takeout dish, without all the carbs!
A tantalizing dish of crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy Asian-inspired sauce.
Who needs takeout when you can make delicious copycat Firecracker Chicken at home in your Instant Pot?!
Did you know that you can use your instant pot as something other than a pressure cooker? Yep!
With this egg roll in a bowl recipe, you are only using the saute feature. Cool, right?
Only six ingredients and ready in just thirty minutes!
This is my new go-to instant pot chicken recipe because I pretty much always have these ingredients on hand.
Plus, it goes well with any starch or side dish I can throw together.
This yummy rice recipe is cooked in coconut milk. That gives the rice a smooth creamy texture and a light coconut fragrance.
This Instant Pot Cashew Chicken is just as good as your favorite Chinese restaurant.
It is super easy to make, tender, juicy, flavorful, and can be made in the comfort of your home!
Super delicious Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken made healthier and more flavorful.
Chicken is cooked with pineapple and bell peppers covered in a sweet glaze-like sauce and ready in less than 30 minutes!

Instant Pot ginger pepper steak is made with green peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger mixed in a flavorful, savory teriyaki sauce served over rice.
The beef turns out extra tender in this Chinese recipe.
This easy and earthy flavored adzuki beans curry made using Instant pot will make your meal healthy and filling.
Serve this vegan and gluten-free curry as a side with rice, millet, or quinoa and crunchy veggies!
Like short ribs? Hate ordering take-out all the time? Make your own in the instant pot - it's faster than awaiting a delivery guy anyway!
This Instant pot butter chicken is made in under 30 minutes. This is an easy one-pot meal the entire family will enjoy.
This Instant Pot Japanese curry is made with tender pieces of chicken thigh simmered in a rich and creamy broth of coconut milk, curry paste and vegetables.
Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice is light, slightly sticky rice that pairs well with any main dish, especially Asian recipes, or bowl recipes.
Jasmine rice is faster cooking rice in the Instant Pot.
This Instant Pot Keto Orange Chicken Recipe is an easy & quick dinner!
This Panda Express Copycat recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, paleo & ready in 30 minutes!
Instant Pot Lamb Bhuna. How to make a delicious lamb bhuna curry in the instant pot pressure cooker.
Inspired by the lamb bhuna episode of Gavin & Stacey, this lamb bhuna is served with instant pot pilau rice and ideal for a Saturday night fakeaway at home.
Kung pao chickpeas are made with stir fry vegetables, spicy sauces, and chickpeas. vegan, Gluten-free, and kid-friendly Chinese recipe!
Where I live, we have a large Vietnamese population and that means I get to enjoy authentic Pho and egg rolls anytime I want!
This easy Instant Pot Vietnamese-inspired Pho is made with tender chicken, rice noodles, and fresh herbs in a rich and flavorful savory broth.
This juicy, moist, and tender flaky salmon in a brown homemade Teriyaki Sauce is ready in just 15 minutes in an instant pot.
Skip the Chinese takeout and make this easy Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli from the comforts of home.
A perfect quick stir-fry, and cooks less than 15 minutes in a pressure cooker.
Vegetable Fried Rice is full of flavors and super easy to make. Skip the takeout and make this delicious Instant Pot Vegetable Fried Rice in less than 30 minutes.
This Benihana restaurant-style Hibachi fried rice is spiced to perfection.
Another unique way to use the instant pot without the pressure cooker setting!
Use the Instant Pot to proof the naan dough, and use a cast iron pan to cook the naan perfectly every single time!
Enjoy the comfort of takeout food at home with this Takeout-Style Tofu and Broccoli made completely in a pressure cooker!
You can serve it alone as a tasty side or over rice for a hearty vegan meal.
This Instant Pot ramen features a savory broth flavored with umami-laden miso and soy sauce, tender noodles, and runny soft boiled eggs.
More Amazing Instant Pot Recipes:
This Instant Pot Chicken Stew from Crystal and Comp comes together in about 30 minutes!
If your Instant Pot is large enough, you can make this delicious Whole Chicken recipe from 3 Boys and a Dog
Finish your meal with this amazing Layered Chocolate Cake from Fat Dad Foodie! Yes, it is made in the prssure cooker – I kid you not!
I am always looking for new recipes to try in my Instant Pot. Pinned. Thanks for sharing the post this week with us. #HomeMattersParty