Directions:
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium pan. Add salt reduce heat to medium low. As soon as the water begins to simmer, start pouring in the cornmeal in a thin stream, very slowly while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps. Once all the cornmeal has been added, keep the water at a simmer, and stir frequently. should take between 25-30 minutes to fully cook Once it is cooked, it should pull away from the sides of the pot easily.
- Variations:.
- Soft Polenta: Use polenta directly out of the pot, topped with sauce or vegetables as desired. scoop a good portion on a plate, let it sit for a minute or two. Next top the polenta with a scoop of your favorite sauce. add grated Parmesan cheese to the polenta and sauce.
- Firm Polenta: After it is completely cooked, place on wooden board or a greased baking sheet 2 inches thick and allow to set. Cut into squares.
- Baked Polenta: Cut firm polenta into slices, place in a buttered baking dish. Add favorite topping, bake at 375°F till golden.
- Grilled Polenta: Cut firm polenta into squares, brush with oil and grill lightly on both sides.
- Fried Polenta: Cut the firm polenta into slices and fry in a few inches of hot oil till golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 147.21 Kcal (616 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 14.64 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.63g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 2346.82mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 117.19mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 31.31g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 0.41g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.85g | 11% | |
| Protein | 3.25g | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 39.4mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 36.61 Kcal (153 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 3.64 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.4g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 583.54mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 29.14mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.79g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 0.1g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.71g | 11% | |
| Protein | 0.81g | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 9.8mg | 4% | |
* 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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