You can cook multiple things at once with the pot-in-pot method

If you adore your Instant Pot as much as everyone else who has one does, you'll want to make as many meals as you can in it. Sadly, you can only cook one thing at a time due to the device's construction. The pot-in-pot method has been developed by clever Instant Pot aficionados as a way to simultaneously cook two different foods. A base layer of food, typically a grain like rice, is added first. Rice is prepared as usual with the addition of water, and a different dish is then placed inside a small pot or heat-resistant bowl that is placed on top.

You'll be rewarded with a main meal and a side dish that are both ready at the same time if you close the lid and proceed with cooking as usual. When the meal is prepared, you may make little handles out of aluminum foil to help pull out your tiny saucepan. The pot-in-pot technique isn't limited to simultaneous cooking of two items. Additionally, you may prepare foods that don't have enough liquid for the Instant Pot or reheat frozen meals with it. Simply pour water to the Instant Pot's bottom, add a trivet or steamer basket, and then place the small pot on top to cook.