Polenta I Made It Ii

Polenta

Ladybug_MrsJ 5 years ago
Eastcoaster:
Polenta

I made this "Polenta" and it did not work for me as expected according to the instructions. Within 1 minute (not 15 minutes) of adding the cornmeal to the boiling water the mixture was pulling away from the sides of the pot and totally lumpy (despite the fact I sprinkled the cornmeal and stirred). To remedy this problem, I added more water (not sure how much - about 2 cups - I was wrongly assuming the recipe ratios were off) and blended it smooth with my stick blender. I continued cooking but after 30 minutes I never again got to that state where the polenta was pulling away from the sides of the pot; however, the cornmeal was caramelizing on the bottom of the pot (on the way to burning) and becoming quite "glutinous" so I stopped cooking. What I ended up with in the end tastes excellent: smooth and creamy unlike the more gritty (more authentic?) polenta from the Italian delicatessen. I made mine with water (not broth). I would definitely make this again. I noticed the recipe for Polenta on Allrecipes is essentially the same as this one, and it has about 75 5-star reviews. Some reviewers suggest adding the cornmeal to cold water before adding it to the boiling water to prevent lumping. Thank you Eastcoaster for sharing your recipe!
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eastcoaster 5 years ago said:

MrsJ, That is a beautiful photo.Im glad it worked for you, and thank you for making it.
Very happy you liked it. You made my day🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for the great review....

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Ladybug_MrsJ 5 years ago said:

BIG SMILE! You know Eastcoaster, my husband doesn't like corn. I told him tonight's supper was a recipe passed on from your grandmother so he ate the polenta as a "toast to your grandmother." I didn't tell him it was actually the Italian Roast Beef recipe that was passed down from your grandmother! ;) I bet it is the first time your grandmother has ever been "toasted" with polenta! ;)

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eastcoaster 5 years ago said:

MRSJ, my Nonna would love that:))))

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mommyluvs2cook 5 years ago said:

I have never made polenta before, but I do love it :) I've made grits though, so doesn't that count? Lol. What is the sauce over the polenta Mrs.J.? Looks SOOO good!

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Cosmicmother 5 years ago said:

I'm glad it turned out for you in the end! Your photo is wonderful-- it looks better than the ones they sell at the store!! :)

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Ladybug_MrsJ 5 years ago said:

Mommyluvs2 cook - The sauce is the pasta sauce from the Roast Beef Cooked in Pasta Sauce (the other recipe I posted). I altered the recipe so it may not look the same as usual. It was really tasty though!

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Ladybug_MrsJ 5 years ago said:

Eastcoaster - God bless your Nonna! :)

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LindaLMT 5 years ago said:

One word ... YUM!! A picture speaks a thousands words. Great job Mrs. J.!

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