What kind of corn is used to make polenta?

Polenta, a Northern Italian dish made from coarsely ground yellow corn, has always been popular for its simplicity and versatility. A classic preparation of polenta requires just a few basic pantry ingredients—water or stock, butter, salt, and pepper.

How to make polenta with egg and feta?

Use a dinner spoon to make 8 shallow wells in the polenta. Crack an egg into each well and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining feta all over, and bake until the egg whites are cooked and the yolks are still runny, 10 to 15 minutes.

What kind of ragout can you make with polenta?

It’s a perfect base for any kind of saucy meat or mushroom ragout. Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until all polenta is stirred in and there are no lumps.

What kind of broth do you use for polenta?

I often use chicken broth instead of water. It’s a perfect base for any kind of saucy meat or mushroom ragout. Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until all polenta is stirred in and there are no lumps.

Where can I buy a tube of polenta?

Depending on the grocery store, tubed polenta can be found in the refrigerated produce section (near the tofu) or in the pasta/Italian area. Most varieties are sold plain (with only yellow cornmeal, water, and salt as ingredients) but flavored polentas, like sun-dried tomato or Italian herb, are also often available.

What are some good recipes for fried polenta?

1 Giada’s Fried Polenta. Giada fries leftover polenta and serves it with marinara sauce and cheese. 2 Ina’s Meatballs and Polenta. Ina serves her Roasted Italian Meatballs over a Creamy Parmesan Polenta. 3 Creamy Polenta with Spinach 4 Choco Polenta Cake. 5 Instant Pot Polenta 6 Pork Marsala with Polenta

How long does it take to make Polenta at home?

Polenta is sold in a few different forms, so keep your eye out for which one you want at the grocery store. Regular polenta can take up to 40 minutes to cook and requires constant stirring, while “instant” or “quick-cooking” polenta can be made in minutes.