Polenta in the Instant Pot
Polenta is a traditional dish in many cultures that uses cornmeal to make a creamy pudding-like comfort food. It typically takes time and attention to make it on the stovetop. Making it in an Instant Pot is much simpler, and takes no attention once it is in the pot.
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Polenta in the Instant Pot
Polenta is a traditional dish in many cultures that uses cornmeal to make a creamy pudding-like comfort food. It typically takes time and attention to make it on the stovetop. Making it in an Instant Pot is much simpler, and takes no attention once it is in the pot.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 5minutes |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 9minutes | 10minutes |
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Ingredients
- 4cups water or broth
- 1cup polenta or conrmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2teaspoon pepper
- 2Tablespoons butteroptional
- 1/2 cup parmesan or romano cheeseoptional
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add water, butter if you are using it, and salt and pepper. Bring to nearly a boil.
- While whisking constantly, add polenta in a stream….whisk in one constant direction so the cornmeal does not clump.
- Turn off Instant Pot, lock on the lid, and make sure the toggle is set to sealing.
- Set manual/pressure cook for 9 minutes. When done cooking, let natural pressure release for five minutes and then do a careful sort-of-slow-ish quick release. Remove lid.
- If adding butter or cheeses or herbs, do it now, and then stir well. There may be a little moisture sitting on the top of the polenta, and a good stir will blend everything together.
- Carefully spoon hot polenta into a buttered pan if you would like to have shapes to cut and fry. You can also put it right into bowls if serving with butter and cheeses.