Serving Suggestion

Prepare the polenta, cut with a pastry cutter into rounds to make more interesting shaped slices. Polenta slices can be frozen for up to a month. To use: defrost and reheat in the oven (180 degrees C, gas mark 4)for 20-25 mins until piping hot.

Cooking Instructions

Polenta is very versatile and can be used in so many many ways, but the basic way to prepare is to boil in water: Take 750ml (1 pint 5 oz) water or stock to every 120g (4 oz) polenta. Method 1. Bring water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Pour in polenta steadily, stirring constantly. You may want to add a little salt to taste). Continue to stir until polenta is thickened. It should come away from sides of the pan, and be able to support a spoon. This can take anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes. Pour polenta onto a wooden cutting board, let stand for a few minutes before serving. Serve with cheese, porcini mushrooms, a little butter, or herbs or try the recipe below.

Recipe

For 4 servings: Bring 1 litre of water to the boil. Add 250g polenta and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with lid and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Pour polenta into a greased dish and spread for cooling. Cut into slices. Fry in butter and sprinkle with cheese. Serve with tomato sauce.

Organic Vegan