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Chestnut Polenta with Pancetta, Balsamic Vinegar, and Ricotta: Pattona Recipe

Chestnut Polenta with Pancetta, Balsamic Vinegar, and Ricotta: Pattona Recipe

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Chestnut Polenta with Pancetta, Balsamic Vinegar, and Ricotta: Pattona

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 gallon plus 1 cup (4 litres) mineral water
salt
35 oz (1 kilogram) chestnut flour, sifted
10 oz pancetta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
ricotta salata, sliced
thyme, for garnish
marjoram, for garnish

Directions:

Boil the water in a large saucepan and add salt. Once boiling, remove from the heat and pour into a copper pot. Add the flour and, with a wooden paddle, create a hole in the middle of the mixture so that the water begins to bubble over. Place on the stove and simmer slowly for 40 minutes.
Remove from the heat and beat vigorously with the paddle/wooden spoon until the polenta forms a smooth, firm consistency. Place the mixture on a wooden board, and shape into a large ball with your hands (cold water will help keep your hands cool). Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
In the meantime, cut the pancetta into small cubes and saute in a frying pan with the olive oil. Once the pancetta has turned a golden brown, splash the balsamic vinegar into the pan and allow the pancetta to caramelise with the sweet vinegar. It is now ready to serve with the polenta.
Assemble the dish onto a plate: a wedge of polenta , pancetta and a fresh slice of ricotta cheese. The flavours will balance each other perfectly and all you need is a generous drizzle of olive oil and thyme and marjoram to garnish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	995.44 Kcal (4168 kJ)
Calories from fat	133.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.84g	23%
Cholesterol	28.35mg	9%
Sodium	603.36mg	25%
Potassium	110.79mg	2%
Total Carbs	190.44g	63%
Sugars	190.01g	760%
Protein	6.38g	13%
Vitamin C	492.5mg	821%
Calcium	680.5mg	68%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	25.98 Kcal (109 kJ)
Calories from fat	3.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.39g	23%
Cholesterol	0.74mg	9%
Sodium	15.75mg	25%
Potassium	2.89mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.97g	63%
Sugars	4.96g	760%
Protein	0.17g	13%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	821%
Calcium	17.8mg	68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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