Traditional polenta
Enjoy this silky, creamy polenta, which is not only perfect as a side dish but also as a base for a flavorful topping or as a complete dish on its own, guaranteed to bring warmth and comfort to your plate. Easy to make, versatile in use, and always a hit at the table!
Servings people
Ingredients
- 500 ml water (or a mix of water and milk)
- 1 tsp salt
- 125 g polenta (cornmeal)
- 15 g butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 50 g Parmesan cheese (optional, freshly grated)
- black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Bring 500 ml water (or the mix of water and milk) with 1 tsp salt to a boil in a medium-sized pan. While stirring continuously, gradually add 125 g polenta to prevent lumps from forming.
- Reduce the heat and let the polenta gently simmer, stirring, for 30-40 minutes. The polenta should become thick and creamy. Add a splash of extra water or milk if necessary. Keep stirring to prevent sticking.
- At the end, stir in 15 g butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, and optionally 50 g Parmesan cheese and season with black pepper (and extra salt if desired).
To serve
- Serve the polenta immediately as a side dish or as a base for a flavorful topping, such as
veal shank in white wine.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated fat: 4gCholesterol: 17mgSugars: 0.3g
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