Embark on a culinary journey and discover a delightful treat for your taste buds: creamy polenta with wild mushroom ragout. This delectable dish combines the velvety texture of polenta with the earthy flavors of wild mushrooms, creating a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this divine dish, providing you with the techniques and ingredients needed to achieve culinary perfection.
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CREAMY POLENTA & MUSHROOM RAGOUT
Parmesan polenta topped with a rich mushroom mix and melting Taleggio cheese makes for a vegetarian main with a difference
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Main course
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak the dried mushrooms in 150ml warm water. Set aside for 20 mins, then drain and squeeze, reserving the soaking liquid. Heat the butter in a large frying pan. When sizzling, add the shallot and cook for a few mins until soft. Add the garlic and thyme leaves, cook for 1 min more, then turn up the heat and add the soaked mushrooms. After 1 min, add all the other mushrooms and fry over a very high heat for 5 mins until soft. Splash in the red wine and boil rapidly for 1 min. Pour in the stock and reserved mushroom liquid, and simmer for 15 mins until you have a thickened stew. Turn off the heat.
- For the polenta, bring the milk to the boil with 500ml water, the bay and thyme. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 20 mins, then fish out the herbs and bring back to the boil. Add the polenta in a steady stream, whisking steadily. Cook for 1 min until thickened, then stir in the butter and Parmesan. Spoon a 'crater' of polenta onto a baking tray and fill with the ragout. Top with slices of Taleggio, place under a hot grill until melting and oozy, then let everyone help themselves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
WILD MUSHROOM RAGOûT ON CRISPY POLENTA WITH COMTE CHEESE
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Milk/Cream Cheese Mushroom Appetizer Sauté Cocktail Party Cornmeal Winter Shallot Parsley Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 10 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For polenta:
- Generously butter 13x9x1- inch baking sheet. Bring milk, broth, and bay leaf to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove saucepan from heat; cover and let steep 20 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Discard bay leaf. Bring liquid to boil. Gradually add polenta, whisking constantly until smooth. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until polenta is very thick, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Stir in Comté cheese and butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer polenta to prepared 13x9x1-inch baking sheet. Using wet hands, press polenta evenly over sheet to edges. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours. Cut polenta into 20 squares. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- For mushroom ragout:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add all mushrooms and sauté until tender and browned, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add shallots and balsamic vinegar; sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Season lightly to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Rewarm mushrooms in large skillet over medium-high heat until heated through. Add broth and simmer 1 minute. Stir in crème fraîche and half of parsley. Season mushroom ragout to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 300°F. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add polenta squares to skillet and cook until browned, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in oven while cooking remaining polenta squares.
- Arrange 2 polenta squares on each plate. Top each with warm mushroom ragout; sprinkle with grated Comté cheese and remaining parsley and serve.
- MORE INFO:
- Comté is a semi-firm, Gruyère-style cow's-milk cheese made primarily in France's Franche-Comté region. It adds great flavor to this recipe and would also be delicious on a cheese platter. Comté is available at some supermarkets, cheese shops, and specialty foods stores.
- *Polenta can be found at some supermarkets, as well as at natural foods stores and Italian markets. If polenta is unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal and cook it about half as long.
CREAMY WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT
This easy mushroom ragout not only looks and tastes great, but it one of those magical recipes that shines equally as bright whether you serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We call these dishes triple threats and they're important weapons in any cook's arsenal.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter and shallots; cook, stirring, until mushrooms are caramelized and almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle in Cognac and vinegar; cook until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Stir in creme fraiche.
- Stir in chicken broth, marjoram, and salt and black pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook until slightly thickened and mushrooms are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 169.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
WILD MUSHROOM AND PARSNIP RAGOUT WITH CHEESY POLENTA
This hearty, vegetarian mixed-mushroom ragout (also know as ragù) gets a boost of earthy flavor from umami-packed tomato and miso pastes.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories No Meat, No Problem Wheat/Gluten-Free Mushroom Vegetarian Dinner Parsnip Parmesan Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa Hazelnut
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium. Add onion, garlic, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to release moisture and turns translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add parsnip and cook until parsnip begins to soften, 3-5 minutes more. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and cook until mushrooms are well-browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes more.
- Add miso, tomato paste, and 3/4 tsp. salt to pan and cook, stirring, until tomato paste begins to caramelize, about 1 minute. Add cornstarch and stir to coat, about 30 seconds. Add wine and cook, scraping bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to release brown bits, then add 1 1/2 cups room-temperature water. Bring mixture to a simmer, continuing to scrape bottom of pan and adding water by the tablespoon if pan starts to dry out, and cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10-12 minutes. Taste and season with salt if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook polenta, 5 cups milk, and 1 tsp. salt according to package directions. When polenta thickens, stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Taste and add salt and milk, if needed.
- Transfer polenta to a large serving bowl. Top with mushroom ragout, remaining 1/4 cup cheese, and hazelnuts.
WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT OVER CREAMY POLENTA
We recommend serving this dish with a crumbling of gorgonzola cheese as a first course; it would also make a wonderful light supper for four.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, soak the dried porcini in 1 cup warm water until soft, about 20 minutes. Remove, squeeze gently, and chop coarsely. Discard water, and set mushrooms aside.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add shallot and garlic, and cook until slightly soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add porcini, and saute 1 minute. Add cremini, and cook 1 minute more. Turn up heat to medium high, and add remaining mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped rosemary, and stir gently until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and carefully add Cognac (you'll have some flames). Return pan to heat, and allow the alcohol to cook off, about 1 minute. Serve hot over creamy polenta.
CREAMY POLENTA WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
Eagle Mountain Outfitters takes groups on excursions into the Montana wilderness and then serves them gourmet meals! This is a wonderful dish made even more heavenly when served in the great outdoors! This would make a lovely side for your turkey this Thanksgiving!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sauté the onions, white mushrooms, garlic and the porcini in 4 fl oz of olive oil until lightly colored. Add basil, oregano and stock; bring to a boil.
- Slowly stir in polenta. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. The polenta should be thick and creamy. Add more stock if needed. Adjust the seasonings and keep warm.
- Just before serving, add cream and cheese and stir vigorously.
- Sauté the wild mushrooms in the remaining olive oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Spoon the polenta onto warm plate and garnish with the wild mushrooms and a sprig of fresh basil. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1092.3, Fat 81.1, SaturatedFat 32.6, Cholesterol 163, Sodium 81.2, Carbohydrate 87, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 12
POLENTA WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND VEGETABLE RAGOUT
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients. Add onions and cook until they are soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add the wild and domestic mushrooms with the garlic, marjoram and thyme and cook until mushrooms soften and release their juices.
- Meanwhile in another skillet, heat remaining oil and saute peppers until soft.
- Crush tomatoes in your fingers before adding to peppers, with tomato liquid, and cook over low heat until mushroom mixture is ready.
- When mushrooms are softened, add the wine and cook over medium heat to slightly reduce liquid.
- Combine contents of both pans and use to top polenta. This can be made a day ahead.
- To serve, heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Divide both polenta and sauce in half. Use two 10-by-15-inch glass baking dishes. Using half of polenta and half of sauce, spoon a third of sauce in bottom of one baking dish . Arrange half of polenta slices over the sauce. Spoon another third of sauce over polenta. Top with remaining polenta and then with remaining sauce. Repeat with second dish and remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 132, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 9 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
HERB INFUSED POLENTA WITH MUSHROOM RAGOUT
Comforting and delicious on a cold day or evening, this polenta dish is made with soft polenta as opposed to the fried or set type. I first found this on woolfit's blog. For US measurements just hit the change button.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the milk, onion, herbs and garlic in a saucepan and slowly bring almost to the boil. Place the polenta in a large, heavy based saucepan, strain the infused milk onto the polenta, and whisk until blended.
- Stir constantly over moderate heat until the mixture returns to the boil. Reduce heat to very low (use a simmer mat if you have one) and cook, stirring frequently, for 20-30 minutes or until polenta is cooked and thickened.
- Fold in parmesan and butter and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately with the ragout.
- Ragout:.
- Heat the oil or butter in a large frypan or wok, and add the mushrooms (and rosemary, if using).
- Stir until begining to brown, then add the remaining herbs. Continue to fry until mushrooms are wilting and browned, then season with salt and pepper and serve with the polenta. If you have verjuice, you can use it to deglaze the pan and then drizzle the juices over before serving.
FRIED POLENTA SQUARES WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM RAGU
You won't be able to resist this hearty, heart-warming side dish from Beth Kirby of Local Milk.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 3h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Whisk in the polenta. Once it begins to thicken, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes until creamy and thick, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Stir in the Parmesan and a 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir until melted and cheese is no longer visible. Remove from heat.
- Line an 8x11 inch baking dish with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and carefully pour the polenta into the baking dish, using a spatula to smooth it to an even thickness, about 3/4 inch. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours and up to two days until firm.
- While the polenta chills, make your ragu. In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic and saute until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir often to prevent browning. Add mushrooms and thyme and cook over medium-high heat until the mushrooms start to release their liquid. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and continue to cook another 5 minutes until they begin to soften more.
- Add flour, stirring, until it is no longer visible, about 1 minute. Add in the wine, cream and sugar, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Taste and adjust salt if desired. Simmer until thick and creamy and the mushrooms are nicely coated, about 15 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup minced parsley. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
- Slice your polenta into squares -- whatever size you desire. Wipe down your skillet, coat it with nonstick cooking spray, and heat it over medium-high. Fry the squares in the pan until golden brown and warmed through. To serve, top the squares with warm mushroom ragu.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 32.5 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 948.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of mushrooms: There are many different types of mushrooms available, so feel free to mix and match to create your own unique ragout.
- Cook the mushrooms until they are tender: This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more enjoyable to eat.
- Add a splash of white wine to the ragout: This will help to deglaze the pan and add a bit of acidity to the dish.
- Serve the polenta and ragout immediately: This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
Creamy polenta with wild mushroom ragout is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.Creamy polenta with wild mushroom ragout is an Italian dish that is made with cornmeal, milk, cream, and Parmesan cheese. It is a creamy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The wild mushroom ragout is made with a variety of mushrooms, such as porcini, shiitake, and chanterelle, that are cooked in a flavorful sauce. The ragout is then spooned over the polenta and served. This dish is sure to impress your guests and is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of the season.
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