POLENTA WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1/4 pound white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
4 1/2 cups chicken stock or water
1 cup coarse corn meal
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat olive oil in large skillet and cook mushrooms over medium heat until golden brown. Season and keep warm.In a medium saucepan, bring stock or water to a boil. Stir in cornmeal. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir occasionally to prevent lumps. Cook for approximately 30 minutes. Taste the polenta, it should be thick and smooth without a coarse texture. Cook over low heat until the texture is correct. Stir in butter, cheese and salt and pepper. Serve hot as a side or main dish.