CHEF JOHN'S THREE CORN POLENTA
When I first began my career as a cook in San Francisco, I remember talking with a Chef about an upcoming menu on which he was thinking of using polenta as the side dish. I asked him if he was talking about polanda. He said he'd never heard of polanda. I called my mom and told her we were going to serve something called polenta at the restaurant. I asked her if she had ever heard of it. She laughed and said that they were the same things! She explained that 'pol-an-da' was just our family's mispronunciation of the actual name polenta. I was pretty embarrassed, to say the least!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 1 teaspoon butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir 2/3 of the corn, with a pinch of salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper in the hot butter and oil until the corn is fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour 2 cups water into corn mixture; bring to a simmer and whisk polenta into mixture. Bring to a simmer again, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and polenta absorbs the water, 20 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup water and stir; cook for until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes more.
- Stir remaining corn and 1 teaspoon butter into polenta mixture. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 211 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
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Rajesh Khatri
[email protected]This polenta was a great way to use up leftover polenta. It was also a nice change from polenta fries.
Naina Oo
[email protected]This polenta was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.
faisal commando
[email protected]This polenta was delicious! I loved the combination of textures and flavors. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Ahmed Tamem
[email protected]This polenta was a great way to use up leftover corn. It was also a nice change from cornbread.
Senor Dicknose
[email protected]This polenta was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more liquid next time.
Umar Syed
[email protected]This polenta was easy to make and very tasty. I added some grated Parmesan cheese and it was delicious.
rae laree
[email protected]This polenta was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the corn. It was the perfect side dish for my roasted chicken.
Abdelhak Ch
[email protected]This polenta was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less chili powder next time.
Jerome Chinsamy
[email protected]This polenta was a great way to use up leftover polenta. It was also a nice change from fried polenta.
Md.moskedul Khan
[email protected]This polenta was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less cheese next time.
Ibeth Garcilazo
[email protected]This polenta was easy to make and very versatile. I've used it as a side dish, a main course, and even a breakfast porridge. It's always delicious.
Linda Greene
[email protected]This polenta was delicious! I loved the combination of textures and flavors. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Aisha Njoya VLOG
[email protected]This polenta was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would use less cornmeal next time.
Adeoye Olubunmi
[email protected]This polenta was a great way to use up leftover corn. It was also a nice change from mashed potatoes.
Mariam Tariq
[email protected]This polenta was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.
Celeste Havener
[email protected]This polenta was easy to make and very tasty. I added some sautéed mushrooms and onions and it was delicious.
heavenly777 protector
[email protected]This polenta was amazing! I loved the cheesy flavor and the crispy crust. It was the perfect side dish for my roasted chicken.
Malik Osama
[email protected]This polenta was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more liquid next time.
Phyllis Owusu Peasah
[email protected]I've made this polenta several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can change up the toppings to suit my mood.
Terra Miller
[email protected]This polenta was a hit with my family! The combination of three different types of corn gave it a really unique and delicious flavor. I also loved the crispy texture of the polenta crust.