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Creamy Polenta

Cultural Context

Originating from Northern Italy, polenta is a traditional dish made from ground cornmeal, often served as a comforting staple. Historically, it was a peasant food, cherished for its versatility and ability to be paired with various meats and vegetables. Today, creamy polenta has gained popularity worldwide, often featured in upscale restaurants and home kitchens alike as a delicious side or base for hearty dishes.

ItalianALside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 liter milk
200 ml cream
semoule fine
butter
salt
Tabasco

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

1

Put 1 liter of milk and 200 ml of cream in a saucepan over medium heat.

2

Add 200 grams of semoule fine to the saucepan.

3

Stir the mixture until it starts to boil and thickens, about a few minutes.

4

Once it thickens, add a portion of butter and let it melt while stirring.

5

Lightly salt the mixture to taste.

6

Add a few drops of Tabasco for flavor, if desired.

7

Mix everything until well combined and it forms a thick paste.

8

Transfer the mixture into a cake mold or a rectangular mold to cool.

9

Let it cool for about 1 hour at room temperature until it sets.

10

Once set, cut the polenta into pieces about 1.5 cm thick.

11

Heat butter and a little oil in a skillet over medium heat.

12

Add the polenta pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, about 5 minutes.

13

Flip the polenta pieces to cook the other side until golden brown.

14

Remove the polenta from the skillet and serve hot, optionally garnished with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstirring

Equipment Needed

saucepanspatulacake moldskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

PolentaSoft PolentaCreamy Cornmeal

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