How it's used
Used for quick polenta and for accessible arepa-style corn cakes. Unlike masarepa, it must be cooked before it can be cooled and shaped.
Grains
instant polenta
Fine, quick-cook maize meal that has been partially cooked so it thickens within a few minutes.
- Usual recipe measure
- Usually measured in g
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In the kitchen
Substitutes
fine quick-cook cornmealmasarepa using an authentic arepa method
Pairs well with
Provides carbohydrate for energy; pairing it with beans or tofu adds protein and fibre to the meal.
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Recipes that use instant polenta
Nutrition notebook
What 100 g contributes
Nutrition summary
At a glance
Higher inVitamin B3Iron
Calories
346kcal
8% cal
Protein
7.1g
87% cal
Carbs
75.5g
5% cal
Fat
1.8g
Small numbers, big impact
Everyday essentials
Fibre3.90g
Vitamin B120.00ฮผg
Vitamin D0.00ฮผg
Iodine0.00ฮผg
Iron4.36mg
Zinc0.66mg
Calcium3.00mg
Nutrition values are estimates and can vary with variety, brand, cooking method and water content.