Quick Polenta in Pressure Cooker, using this cooking method, preparing polenta has never been simpler and faster. With the traditional method, it definitely takes 50 to 60 minutes, stirring continuously (common misconception because polenta should never be stirred, but slow boiled). Additionally, I recommend not sprinkling it over hot water, but rather over cold water, because this will prevent the formation of those annoying lumps. Polenta is delicious prepared in any way, given its almost neutral flavor, and even fried it is really not bad. For those afraid to use a pressure cooker or considering purchasing one, read my article: The pressure cooker and its use.
If like me you love the pressure cooker, here are some recipe links:
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 9 oz polenta
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
Tools
- 1 Pressure Cooker
- 1 Hand Whisk
Preparation
Pour the polenta directly into the pot, add the necessary water (for a firmer consistency, we can put 100ml less), adjust with salt and whisk with a hand whisk to remove any lumps
Close the pressure cooker with the airtight lid and lower the valve lever. Put on high heat and as soon as you hear a loud whistle, lower to the minimum and cook for 8 minutes. After cooking, before opening, gently raise the valve and let all the steam out.
Add the extra virgin olive oil and let it absorb well. If upon opening the polenta is slightly liquid, let it dry for a minute before adding the oil.
Season our Quick Polenta in Pressure Cooker, with whatever we like, but even plain it is delicious.
Tips
Polenta can be stored in both the fridge and freezer, obviously well covered.
We can then slice it, because in the meantime it will have taken the shape of our container, and heat it wherever we prefer: pan, microwave…
Always defrost it in the fridge, as we do for all types of food and never at room temperature.
By doing so, we avoid unpleasant food poisonings, sometimes very serious.
