Basic Recipes

Polenta

Polenta

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 130 g pre-cooked cornmeal
  • 250 ml milk
  • 250 ml water
  • 6 g chicken stock paste (available in supermarkets)
  • 30 g Parmesan, finely grated
  • 120 g mozzarella, cut into small pieces
  • Espelette pepper
  • Grape seed oil, to drizzle
  • Fleur de sel and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring the milk, water and chicken paste to the boil.

2

Add the cornmeal, whisking constantly.

3

Cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.

4

Remove from the heat and add the Parmesan and mozzarella.

5

Add a pinch of Espelette pepper, freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste.

6

Arrange on a small tray lined with lightly oiled cling film.

7

Cover and leave to rest in the fridge for a few hours before cutting the polenta into rectangles.

8

Dust the pieces lightly with flour and brown in a non-stick pan with a little oil and a pinch of salt if necessary.

You Might Also Like