Polenta is a coarsely ground cornmeal, which makes the end product less mushy, and it has a little more bite to it than the usual cornmeal.
It's a staple on many Italian American tables and Italian and modern American restaurant menus alike. Polenta is also billed as an ingredient, and in recipes, the term is often used interchangeably with cornmeal.
The dish hails from Italy & may be served as a hot porridge, or it may be allowed to cool and solidify into a loaf that can be baked, fried, or grilled. Polenta is used as the base for the vegetarian main dish, topped with sauce or a hearty vegetable ragoût.
Served instead of pasta or rice as an accompaniment to meat sauces, stews, or chilis. Polenta is also used as a hot breakfast cereal, topped with fresh or dried fruit, nuts, cinnamon, and milk.
Polenta is a coarsely ground cornmeal, which makes the end product less mushy, and it has a little more bite to it than the usual cornmeal.
It's a staple on many Italian American tables and Italian and modern American restaurant menus alike. Polenta is also billed as an ingredient, and in recipes, the term is often used interchangeably with cornmeal.
The dish hails from Italy & may be served as a hot porridge, or it may be allowed to cool and solidify into a loaf that can be baked, fried, or grilled. Polenta is used as the base for the vegetarian main dish, topped with sauce or a hearty vegetable ragoût.
Served instead of pasta or rice as an accompaniment to meat sauces, stews, or chilis. Polenta is also used as a hot breakfast cereal, topped with fresh or dried fruit, nuts, cinnamon, and milk.
