Creamy, cheesy polenta is a delicious comfort that is simple-to-make and simply delicious!
Cuisine : European Course : Appetizer Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 5 mins Cook : 10 mins Ready in : 15 mins Serves : 4
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Small onion or shallot
- 20 g Butter
- 250 ml Chicken broth (250 ml water & 1 cube chicken stock)
- 250 ml Milk
- 1 pinch of Saffron powder
- 125 g Polenta (corn gritts), fine
- 50 g Parmesan
- Salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- In a large pot, sweat onion in butter until soft and translucent.
- Add chicken stock, milk and saffron and bring to a boil – the liquid will be yellow because of the saffron.
- Add polenta into the milk, then stir continuously, until the polenta absorbs the liquids and thickens.
- Continue to stir (otherwise it will splash a lot) for 5 more minutes or until the polenta is soft.
- Cover for 5 minutes
- Add parmesan, season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve with chicken in tomato sauce and olives.