Soak the orange peel in water for at least 15 mins. Using a spoon, scrape all the white parts under the skin. This is important to not make the peel bitter.
Fill a pot with 8 cups of water and wait for it to boil. Parboil the carrots for about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Fill a pot with 8 cups of water and wait for it to boil. Blanche the meat for about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
If using the Instant Pot, use the saute mode.
In the same pan, turn the heat to medium-high, add oil. Add the meat in batches and brown all sides. Add garlic and ginger to the meat and saute for a few minutes. Add the rice wine and let it cook down.
If using the Instant Pot, use the saute mode.
In a separate bowl, mix all ingredients in the sauce. Taste and adjust to your liking. Add the sauce to the pressure cooker with 1.5 cups of water.
Add the star anise, orange peel, and cloves. Mix.
Make sure the Instant Pot knob is on 'sealing'. Using the manual mode, set the time for 45 minutes on high pressure.
Add the carrots, potatoes, and turnip to the pressure cooker. Add 1 cup of water. Close the lid and make sure the knob is back on "sealing". Press the "stew" mode, and manually set the time to 20 minutes.
Once the timer is up at 20 minutes, turn the pressure cooker off, switch the knob to 'venting' for a quick release.
Taste and add salt and pepper if desired. Serve and garnish with green onions.
Chou Hou Paste can be easily found at most Asian grocery stores in Canada