Step 1

Insert the trivet that came with your Instant Pot

Step 2

Then insert the steamer basket on top of the trivet.

Step 3

Pour the water into the bottom of the Instant Pot.

Step 4

Insert a small ramekin or something similar to help hold the tamales upright.

Step 5

Add the frozen tamales with folded side down around the ramekin.

Step 6

Set the Instant Pot to Manual.

Step 7

Set the time to 15 minutes.

Step 8

Do a natural release.

Step 9

If you can, it's best to lift up the steamer insert out of the pot, but if you can't reach it, then gently use a spoon or tongs to lift out the tamales.

Step 10

Serve immediately.