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Description
Sunrize Polenta - 500g - one of Italy’s most versatile and delicious staples. A fat-free, cholesterol-free high-fibre food, polenta is a healthy alternative to more refined carbohydrates.
The Sunrize Fact-ory
Cornmeal is called ugali in Swahili
Usage
Very versatile and can be used like a mash, for breakfast as a porridge like cereal, chilled and sliced then baked, fried or grilled.
To Cook:
5oz Polenta
2 pints water
1tsp salt
Add the salt to the water and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Then simmer very gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. At this stage cheese, butter, herbs etc can be added for flavouring.The polenta should come away from the sides of the pan. It should be served immediately as it thickens if left to stand. If allowed to cool it can then be cut into pieces for frying in olive oil or grilling.
Nutritional Information
Typical analysis Per 100g:
Energy 72.5kcal/315kJ, Protein 2.1, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fat 0.47.
Storage requirements
Store in a cool dry place and once opened keep in an airtight container
On the label
Also known as cornmeal, Polenta has been enjoyed in Italy for centuries. When cooked it can be served either hard, then griddled or creamy smooth with a consistency like semolina.
Directions:
Bring some milk or water to the boil in a saucepan and slowly add some polenta until it gets quite thick. Stir continuously and turn down the heat to a gentle simmer. As the polenta cooks, it will bubble. After around 5 minutes, remove from the heat and add a knob of butter. Either serve straight away with fried pancetta and parmesan, or leave to set in the fridge, before griddling and serving with a lovely basil and tomato sauce.
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