How to Make Polenta

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 different flavor.

Make parmesan stock by simmering water with parmesan rinds for 20-30 minutes.

In a double boiler, combine 4 cups of parmesan stock and 1 cup of cornmeal.

Slow cook the cornmeal mixture for about 40 minutes, stirring regularly.

Chop fresh oregano and parsley while the polenta cooks.

After 40 minutes, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream to adjust the texture.

Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and season with sea salt to taste.

Fold in 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens