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POLENTA ARTIGIANALE (con funghi porcini secchi)

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Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms

Cultural Context

Polenta, a staple of Northern Italian cuisine, has been enjoyed for centuries as a hearty and comforting dish. Traditionally made from cornmeal, it serves as a versatile base for various toppings, including rich sauces and sautéed vegetables. The addition of mushrooms enhances its earthy flavor, making it a popular choice in rustic Italian cooking. Today, creamy polenta is celebrated globally, often found in contemporary recipes that highlight seasonal ingredients and culinary creativity.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250 g corn flour
1 l water
30 g dried porcini mushrooms
salt

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Soak the dried mushrooms in half a liter of warm water for at least 2 hours.

2

Drain the mushrooms and chop them.

3

In the same filtered mushroom water, add another half a liter of water and put on the heat.

4

Add the salt and bring almost to the boil.

5

Add the flour little by little, mixing well with the help of a whisk for about 1 minute.

6

When it is well blended, put the saucepan on a small burner to let it boil for 40 min. Covered on very low heat, without ever turning it.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingwhiskingstirring

Equipment Needed

saucepanwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Polenta con FunghiMushroom Polenta
Local Name: Polenta cremosa ai funghi

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