Creamy Polenta With Spicy Chile Oil Recipes

CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk and butter to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water and whisk in the polenta. Whisk constantly for 3 to 4 minutes to prevent lumps. Simmer for 45 minutes, partially covered and stirring every 10 minutes, until the polenta is thick, smooth, and creamy. Add the creme fraiche and Parmesan. Check for seasoning and adjust consistency by adding milk or water to the polenta. Polenta may be made up to 20 minutes ahead of time and kept covered until ready to serve.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH SPICY CHILE OIL

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Whisking constantly, gradually add 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, whisking frequently, until thick and creamy, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons over medium. Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until red-pepper flakes begin to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve polenta topped with chile oil.

CLAUDIA'S CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• Place water, salt, and oil in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to boiling.
• Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
• Boil gently, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the Parmesan,basil and pepper.
• Makes 4 servings.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring the chicken broth, oil, garlic and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and whisk in the polenta. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan, mascarpone, pecorino and butter. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes longer. Add 1/4 cup water if the mixture gets too thick.
• Pour the polenta into a large bowl and serve with grated Parmesan over the top.

CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low; simmer until smooth and thick, stirring almost constantly, about 18 minutes.
• Sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Italian markets. If unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal; cook half as long.

CREAMY COCONUT POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring Silk and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in cornmeal.
• Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until very thick, stirring often to prevent polenta from sticking to pan.
• Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and margarine until fully incorporated.
• Spoon into a serving dish or press gently into a large oiled bowl, then turn over for molded polenta.
• Garnish with parsley, chives or other chopped herbs.

CREAMY POLENTA WITH CHIVES

Steps:

• Combine the broth and milk in a heavy based large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over HIGH heat. Slowly whisk the polenta into the hot cream mixture.
• Whisk the polenta over MEDIUM heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce the heat to MEDIUM to LOW and simmer gently, stirring often, for about 45 minutes or until the polenta is thick and creamy and no longer has a starchy taste.
• Remove the polenta from the heat. Stir in the parmesan cheese, butter, and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper.