BASIC SOFT POLENTA
This is a basic polenta recipe. You can serve it soft right out of the pot or serve it firm cut into interesting shapes and sautéed or fried to a crisp golden brown. The recipe welcomes flavor additions such as hard cheeses, vegetables, herbs, etc. Serve with stews, braised meats, grilled sausages and vegetables, ect. It's a wonderful alternative to the ubiquitous mashed potatoes.
Provided by AB Fan
Categories Grains
Time 45m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring the stock to a boil in a medium sauce pan.
- Slowly add cornmeal to the pot whisking constantly to prevent clumping.
- Return to a simmer while continuing to whisk.
- Reduce heat to as low as possible, cover, and cook for 30-50 minutes stirring ever 2-4 minutes.
- Serve as is or pour polenta into a rectangular baking dish, chill for several hours to set the polenta, cut into wedges or circles, bake, sauté, or fry the pieces of polenta until golden brown and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 30.1, Sodium 355.1, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4, Protein 8.6
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