FIRM POLENTA
Make and share this Firm Polenta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swirlycinnacakes
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 1 batch, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a large pot bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the salt and slowly pour in the cornmeal, mixing constantly with a wooden spoon until it is all incorporated.
- Turn the heat to low and cook until it's smooth and no longer grainy (30-35 minutes). Be sure to stir often so that the bottom doesn't burn.
- Spread the warm polenta evenly into a lightly oiled container and allow to cool.
- When cool, cut the polenta into whatever shape you desire. Firm polenta can be grilled, baked or fried.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 7019.1, Carbohydrate 93.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 9.9
BASIC POLENTA (FIRM)
I adapted this truly basic dish from a recipe in a book entitled ~The Food and Cooking of Venice~ by Valentina Harris which friends purchased for me when visiting there. Making good polenta is definitely labor intensive, but for that special someone whom you know will appreciate it, it is well worth the effort. Personally, I...
Provided by Maureen Martin
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Put the water and salt into a wide, heavy pan over high heat and bring to boil, stirring to dissolve salt.
- 2. Once the water is boiling, sprinkle the polenta flour into the bubbling water slowly with one hand while whisking constantly with the other. Do NOT add all at once or you will have a sticky lump! Be careful of splashing boiling water!
- 3. When all the polenta flour has been whisked into the water, reduce heat to medium low (slow bubbling).
- 4. For the first 20 - 30 minutes, stir every 7 - 10 minutes with a strong, long-handled spoon. Be careful of scalding hot polenta bubbles (hence the long handled spoon)! Around 30 minute mark, begin stirring constantly until polenta comes away from the sides of the pan (you will feel and see the change in the batter). This will take around 10 - 20 more minutes (40 - 50 minutes total). It may seem like it's ready after a few minutes (when your arm starts feeling like it's about to fall off) but don't stop until the texture changes--the flavor won't be right until then.
- 5. You can turn the hot polenta out onto a platter and smooth it into any shape you like. Leave it to rest about 5 minutes then cut it into slices for serving. OR you can simply turn it out into a large decorative (heat resistant) bowl and serve hot with a spoon. As it cools it will solidify. This is normal, and many recipes call for frying slices of solidified polenta (I haven't tried this yet, but it's definitely on my To-Do List!)
- 6. Serving Suggestion Slice and top each piece with a heaping tablespoon of crumbled gorgonzola, asiago, or other strong cheese [also see my recipe for Dressed Polenta (soft)].
POLENTA
Simple directions on how to cook plain polenta. There are many options for polenta once it is cooked: you can mix in fresh herbs and cheeses, bake it, or fry it! Experiment and choose your favorite technique!
Provided by IDAJ
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Pour in polenta steadily, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until polenta is thickened. It should come away from sides of the pan, and be able to support a spoon. This can take anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes. Pour polenta onto a wooden cutting board, let stand for a few minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
FRIED POLENTA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 30 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lightly oil an 11 by 7-inch baking dish. Transfer the hot polenta to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to 3/4-inch thick. Refrigerate until cold and firm, about 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Cut the polenta into 2 by 1-inch pieces. Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the polenta pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer the polenta pieces to paper towels and drain. Place the polenta pieces on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batches.
- Transfer the polenta pieces to a serving platter. Sprinkle the polenta with the Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve, passing the marinara sauce alongside.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted.
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT POLENTA
Polenta is nothing more than coarsely ground cornmeal. The classic ratio is 1 part polenta to 4 parts water, but I like to measure the polenta just a little scant of a full cup. I often use chicken broth instead of water. It's a perfect base for any kind of saucy meat or mushroom ragout.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until all polenta is stirred in and there are no lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Polenta mixture should still be slightly loose. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes. When polenta is too thick to whisk, stir with a wooden spoon. Polenta is done when texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender.
- Turn off heat and gently stir 2 tablespoons butter into polenta until butter partially melts; mix 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into polenta until cheese has melted. Cover and let stand 5 minutes to thicken; stir and taste for salt before transferring to a serving bowl. Top polenta with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and about 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1186.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
BASIC POLENTA
Polenta is basically cornmeal mush, and it can be made with any kind of cornmeal, ground coarse, medium or fine. (You don't need bags marked "polenta.") As with most ingredients, though, the better the cornmeal you start with, the better your result in the kitchen. The trick is cooking the polenta for a sufficient amount of time. You must allow the cornmeal to swell and become fully cooked. That way, you emphasize the sweet corn flavor and don't end up with something bitter and lame. Yes, it takes a long time. But it's worth it - and you can fry the leftovers tomorrow night in a snap.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- For firm polenta use 4 cups water; for soft polenta use 5 cups water. Bring water to a boil in a medium-size heavy sauce pan over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Pour cornmeal slowly into water, stirring with a wire whisk or wooden spoon. Continue stirring as mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn heat to low. Cook for at least 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. If polenta becomes quite thick, thin it with 1/2 cup water, stir well and continue cooking. Add up to 1 cup more water as necessary, to keep polenta soft enough to stir. Put a spoonful on a plate, let it cool, then taste. Grains should be swollen and taste cooked, not raw. Adjust salt and add pepper if you wish.
- For firm polenta, lightly butter a baking sheet or shallow dish, approximately 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Carefully pour polenta into pan. Using a spatula, spread polenta to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Cool to room temperature to allow polenta to solidify. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For soft polenta, add 6 tablespoons butter to pot and stir well. Serve immediately or transfer to a double boiler set over low heat, cover and keep warm for up to an hour or so. (Or set the saucepan in a pot of barely simmering water.) Stir well before spooning into low soup bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 62 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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