Polenta is made from ground cornmeal (maize), a dish that originated in northern Italy. Lamb Brand Polenta is an instant version of the original recipe, this means that it has been partially cooked before grinding so that it only takes you 5 minutes to cook. Polenta has a smooth and creamy texture and can be consumed either plain or enriched with a varied selection of ingredients. Add a simple knob of butter, grated cheese, porcini mushrooms, beans or meat. Polenta can be served as cooked, grilled or fried after it has set.
Used in both savoury and sweet recipes polenta can be added to all types of food and served either hot or cold. Use Polenta as a main ingredient in pies or as a substitute for potatoes, have it grilled with some cheese as a snack or as a side during breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Due to its main ingredient of cornmeal, polenta can really act as a gluten-free substitute for almost any wheat-based side dish in a meal.
Though relatively plain in taste, ingredients can be added to it to make it more tasty such as butter, cheese, sauces and meat. These ingredients may lessen its potential benefits however they turn a simple side into a hearty meal.
Basic Polenta is easy to do.
You will need:
Lamb Brand Polenta 1 3/4 cups
Lamb Brand Table Salt 2 tsp
Water 6 cup
Unsalted Butter 3 tbsp
All you have to do is:
1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan and add 2 teaspoons of salt.
2. Gradually whisk in the polenta and reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the polent is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted.
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