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[[Polenta]] is very easy to cook, if you can [[Boil|boil]] water and put ingredients in a saucepan, you can make this. However, it requires constant stirring, so make it on a cool day when you need to be by the stove 30 minutes continuously. | [[Polenta]] is very easy to cook, if you can [[Boil|boil]] water and put ingredients in a saucepan, you can make this. However, it requires constant stirring, so make it on a cool day when you need to be by the stove 30 minutes continuously. | ||
===Ingredients=== | ===Ingredients=== |
Revision as of 16:14, 18 March 2014
Basic polenta recipe | |
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Baked polenta | |
Servings: | Serves 4 |
Ready in: | 35 minutes |
Prep. time: | 5 minutes |
Cook time: | 30 minutes |
Difficulty: | ![]() |

Polenta is very easy to cook, if you can boil water and put ingredients in a saucepan, you can make this. However, it requires constant stirring, so make it on a cool day when you need to be by the stove 30 minutes continuously.
Ingredients
Ingredients
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Method
- Combine the cold water, cornmeal and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
- A the remaining 3 cups of water to a pan and bring to the boil
- Mix in the cornmeal, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until it thickens
- Scoop the mixture into a greased loaf tin or suitable container and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving. A plastic Lock & Lock container is good for this.
Serving suggestions
Cut the 'loaf' into slices, brush or spray with olive oil then fry or bake until golden brown.Serve as a mashed-potato substitute.
Chef's notes
Instant polenta may take less time - Please follow the manufacturers instructions.