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 Recipe: Polenta
Polenta is a thick cornmeal mush served as a side dish to stew, or topped
with vegetables, sauce, and/or cheese.
| Yield |
4 servings |
| Time |
45 minutes |
| Tools |
- large saucepan with lid
- whisk
- wooden spoon
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| Ingredients |
- 1 Q water
- 1 t salt
- 1 c medium-grind, stone-ground/whole-grain cornmeal
- 2 T butter
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| Directions |
Boil water, add salt, and reduce heat to low. Add the cornmeal
slowly and gradually, whisking constantly. When all the cornmeal
has been added and there are no lumps, cover the pan and cook, stirring
occasionally, until cornmeal no longer tastes "raw" - about 30-45 minutes.
Add butter and salt to taste, and serve immediately. |
| Notes |
Variations (to be stirred in along with the butter, just before
serving):
- ½ c Parmesan cheese
- ¼ c goat or blue cheese
- 1-2 T mascarpone (will make a very rich polenta)
- 1-2 t fresh thyme or sage, minced
 Adapted
from Jack Bishop's A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy seasonal dishes
for family and friends.
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