Polenta na Instant Pot

Ingredientes

• 1 cup (195g) coarsely ground polenta (not quick-cooking)
• 4 cups (1L) - 4 1/2 cups (1.125L) water or unsalted chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon (7g) fine salt (, plus more)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 tablespoons (36g) unsalted butter
• Optional: 1/2 cup - 1 cup (32g - 64g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Directly Cook Polenta in Instant Pot: Method One - Directly Cook Polenta in Instant Pot: Add ingredients in Instant Pot in the following order. Add 1 tsp (7g) fine salt, 4 cups (1L) to 4½ cups (1.125L) unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot. Add in 1 cup (195g) coarsely ground polenta. Do NOT Mix!With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes, then Natural Release for 15 minutes. Remove the lid carefully.*Pro Tip: To avoid the "Burn" Error, it's best to use Method 2. You don’t have to worry about anything sticking to the bottom of the pot.

2. 2

   Pot in Pot Polenta: Method Two - Pot in Pot Polenta: Add 2 cups (500ml) water, a trivet in the larger Instant Pot inner pot. Add ingredients to your smaller stainless steel pot in the following order: add in 1 tsp (7g) fine salt, 1 cup (195g) coarsely ground polenta. Add in 4 cups (1L) to 4½ cups (1.125L) unsalted chicken stock. Place the smaller pot on the trivet. *Pro Tip: If you don't have a low-profile trivet, place the smaller pot directly in the water. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 15 minutes, then Natural Release for 15 minutes. Remove the lid carefully.

3. 3

   Add Butter, Season: Add Butter & Season: The polenta will look a bit watery at first. Add in 2.5 tbsp (36g) unsalted butter, then mix until desired consistency with a whisk. Optionally, mix in ½ cup to 1 cup (32g - 64g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

4. 4

   Serve: Season & Serve: Taste and season polenta with more salt if necessary. For reference, we added 1 to 2 small pinches of salt. Serve this soft & creamy polenta immediately with your favorite main dishes, sauces, or veggies.