Firm Polenta

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Firm Polenta

Recipe By : MicroWave Gourmet/tpogue@idsonline.com
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Polenta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups water
1 1/4 cups yellow or white cornmeal
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons butter -- unsalted
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Combine water, cornmeal and salt in a 2 quart glass measure. Cook,
uncovered, at 100% for 12 minutes, stirring once.
2. Remove from oven, stir in 3 tablespoons of the butter, and add the
pepper. Let stand for 3 minutes.
Lightly grease a 7" x 4" x 2" loaf fan with half the remaining
butter. Pour polenta into pan and brush lightly with the last of the
butter. Let stand until cool.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled. T serve, slice the polenta about
1/2 inch thick and fry or grill.

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 50 Calories; 6g Fat (99%
calories from fat); 0g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 15mg Cholesterol;
531mg Sodium

NOTES : This is the firm Polenta that is usually chilled and then
sliced and fried or grilled as a side dish. I also like this with
Bitter Broccoli or Sauteed Red Peppers

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