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Instant Pot Cornmeal Porridge

Instant Pot Cornmeal Porridge

Now you can make creamy, flavorful Instant Pot Cornmeal Porridge in minutes. It is so fast and easy to prepare, you will end up with perfect cornmeal porridge for breakfast that doesn't stick to your pot bottom
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: Instant pot cornmeal porridge
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 253kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fine cornmeal
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Press the Saute button on your Instant Pot. Place water, coconut milk, cornmeal and sugar in the Instant Pot and stir using a whisk so there are no lumps.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer and whisk again. Put the lid on the Instant Pot and set the pressure release valve to Sealing. Cancel the Saute function, Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button then select the + button to set the timer for 9 minutes.
  • At the end of the cycle, press the off Mode and let the pot natural release for 10 minutes. Turn the valve to Venting to manual or quick release the remaining steam.
  • Once the pin in the lid drops, open the lid, stir the porridge. Add traditional spices, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt or vanilla, cardamon, and coriander and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg