# Pressure Cooker Meal Starters Omsom x Instant Pot Shares Hard-to-Find Ingredients for Asian Meals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omsom-x-instant-pot References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2021/the-latest-launches-in-sweets-snacks-and-more#pic-14) & [omsom](https://omsom.com/products/instant-pot-x-omsom-sampler)  [Omsom x](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omsom-saucy-noodles) [Instant Pot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-appliances) collaborated on a set of limited-edition starters that are optimized for making [flavorful Asian meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asianinspired-meal-kits) with a pressure cooker or air fryer. The set of sauce packets are made with ingredients that are difficult to find, including aromatic additions and seasonings that help to create well-rounded meals with ease. The set include the brand's Lemongrass BBQ, Korean Spicy Bulgogi and Chinese Mala Salad sauces, plus six recipes that significantly streamline the at-home cooking process. The co-branded Omsom x Instant Pot sampler pack shares starters that serve two to three and create 16 or more Instant Pot or air fryer meals with the addition of a few fresh ingredients like protein and veggies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pressure Cooker Meal Starters:** The popularity of pressure cookers and air fryers has created a need for sauces and starters that streamline the cooking process. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** Collaborations between food brands and kitchen appliance brands can lead to the creation of new products that meet a specific market need. - **Hard-to-find Ingredients:** Consumers are increasingly seeking out ingredients that are not commonly found at mainstream grocery stores, presenting an opportunity for brands to create products that cater to this demand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative ingredient combinations and collaborations between food and kitchen brands can disrupt the food and beverage industry. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Kitchen appliance brands can take advantage of the trend towards home cooking by partnering with food brands to create products that cater to consumer demand for convenience and quality. - **Ingredient Suppliers:** Suppliers of hard-to-find ingredients can capitalize on the trend towards authentic and diverse cuisine by partnering with food brands to create products that feature their unique ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saucy Prepackaged Noodle Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omsom-saucy-noodles.md) - [Chili Basil Stir-Fry Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-basil-stirfry.md) - [Southeast Asian Sauce Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southeast-asian-sauce-kits.md) - [Home Cooking Retail Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omsom-retail-debut.md) - [Southeast Asian-inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopt-x-omsom-menu.md) - [Asian Cuisine Stock Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxo-aromatic-asian-stock-pots.md) - [Time-Saving Starter Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortcut-sauces.md) - [Quick-Cooking Pantry Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-asian-comfort-food.md) - [Asian-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asianinspired-meal-kits.md)