Monday, August 8, 2022

Milk Street: Soft Polenta

INGREDIENTS

2 cups coarse stoneground yellow cornmeal (see note)

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

 

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the lower-middle position. In a large Dutch oven, whisk together

the cornmeal, 1½ teaspoons salt and 11 cups water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high,

stirring frequently to prevent clumping. Transfer the pot, uncovered, to the oven and bake for 1 hour.

Remove the pot from the oven. Carefully whisk until smooth and use a wooden spoon to scrape along

the bottom and into corners of the pot. Return, uncovered, to the oven and cook until the cornmeal is

thick and creamy and the granules are tender, another 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the cornmeal

used.

Remove the pot from the oven. Vigorously whisk the polenta until smooth and use the wooden spoon

to scrape the bottom, sides and corners of the pot. Let stand for 5 minutes. e polenta should thicken

just enough for a spoon to leave a brief trail when dragged through; whisk in additional water if needed

to adjust the consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Goes great with the Milk Street Tuscan Beef!

Both recipes from this episode of Milk Street TV.

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