Guest guest Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 This provides a different starchy-thing to serve with crockpot stews and soups. Use the biggest/tallest bowl that fits in your microwave. My microwave is large enough that I can double this recipe. In the bowl, combine 1/2 cup polenta (corn grits) 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups water Bring to a boil in the microwave. Stir. Let sit about five minutes and stir again. Repeat, but let sit for about ten minutes. If the polenta isn't thick enough yet (it should be quite thick), bring it to a boil again and stir. Pour into a rectangular pan and chill overnight. Slice or cut into squares and reheat before serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 What a great idea! How many servings does it make? Can it be eaten as a soft porridge that same night (without cooling it overnight?) Will it be cooked enough right away, or does it need to sit and continue " cooking " after having been microwaved? Thank you! --- On Tue, 12/15/09, msbauju <msbauju wrote: msbauju <msbauju Polenta in the microwave Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 4:52 PM  This provides a different starchy-thing to serve with crockpot stews and soups. Use the biggest/tallest bowl that fits in your microwave. My microwave is large enough that I can double this recipe. In the bowl, combine 1/2 cup polenta (corn grits) 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups water Bring to a boil in the microwave. Stir. Let sit about five minutes and stir again. Repeat, but let sit for about ten minutes. If the polenta isn't thick enough yet (it should be quite thick), bring it to a boil again and stir. Pour into a rectangular pan and chill overnight. Slice or cut into squares and reheat before serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I'm guessing that 1/2 cup makes about four servings. It kind of depends on how hungry you are :-) You can eat it right away as a soft porridge, but it really does continue absorbing liquid as it cools and becomes less gritty. I think it is much better the next day and so always prepare it ahead of time. That said, I am at high altitude, and so your polenta may get completely cooked with less trouble (and in less time) than mine. Use a BIG bowl so it doesn't boil over in the microwave. , maria paciullo <mariapaciullo wrote: > > What a great idea! > How many servings does it make? > Can it be eaten as a soft porridge that same night (without cooling it overnight?) Will it be cooked enough right away, or does it need to sit and continue " cooking " after having been microwaved? Thank you! > > --- On Tue, 12/15/09, msbauju <msbauju wrote: > > This provides a different starchy-thing to serve with crockpot stews and soups. > > Use the biggest/tallest bowl that fits in your microwave. My microwave is large enough that I can double this recipe. > > > > In the bowl, combine > > 1/2 cup polenta (corn grits) > > 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt > > 2 cups water > > Bring to a boil in the microwave. Stir. Let sit about five minutes and stir again. > > Repeat, but let sit for about ten minutes. If the polenta isn't thick enough yet (it should be quite thick), bring it to a boil again and stir. > > > Pour into a rectangular pan and chill overnight. Slice or cut into squares and reheat before serving. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 thank you for the tips--one more question--what size bowl do you use-- i was thinking of using a pyrex pitcher/measuring bowl with handle that measures 8 cups --- On Wed, 12/16/09, msbauju <msbauju wrote: msbauju <msbauju Re: Polenta in the microwave Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:37 PM  I'm guessing that 1/2 cup makes about four servings. It kind of depends on how hungry you are :-) You can eat it right away as a soft porridge, but it really does continue absorbing liquid as it cools and becomes less gritty. I think it is much better the next day and so always prepare it ahead of time. That said, I am at high altitude, and so your polenta may get completely cooked with less trouble (and in less time) than mine. Use a BIG bowl so it doesn't boil over in the microwave. Vegan_Crockpot_ Cooking@gro ups.com, maria paciullo <mariapaciullo@ ....> wrote: > > What a great idea! > How many servings does it make? > Can it be eaten as a soft porridge that same night (without cooling it overnight?) Will it be cooked enough right away, or does it need to sit and continue " cooking " after having been microwaved? Thank you! > > --- On Tue, 12/15/09, msbauju <msbauju > wrote: > > This provides a different starchy-thing to serve with crockpot stews and soups. > > Use the biggest/tallest bowl that fits in your microwave. My microwave is large enough that I can double this recipe. > > > > In the bowl, combine > > 1/2 cup polenta (corn grits) > > 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt > > 2 cups water > > Bring to a boil in the microwave. Stir. Let sit about five minutes and stir again. > > Repeat, but let sit for about ten minutes. If the polenta isn't thick enough yet (it should be quite thick), bring it to a boil again and stir. > > > Pour into a rectangular pan and chill overnight. Slice or cut into squares and reheat before serving. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I have a HUGE 4-quart bowl. I honestly don't know if the bowl needs to be anywhere near that size (remember, I double the recipe), but I use it because I have it. Try the one you've got, and just keep an eye on it. If it looks like it's going to boil over, stop the microwave and give it a stir, and resolve to use a larger bowl next time. , maria paciullo <mariapaciullo wrote: > > thank you for the tips--one more question--what size bowl do you use-- i was thinking of using a pyrex pitcher/measuring bowl with handle that measures 8 cups > > --- On Wed, 12/16/09, msbauju <msbauju wrote: > Use a BIG bowl so it doesn't boil over in the microwave. > > > > > > > Use the biggest/tallest bowl that fits in your microwave. My microwave is large enough that I can double this recipe. > > > > > > In the bowl, combine > > > > > > 1/2 cup polenta (corn grits) > > > > > > 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt > > > > > > 2 cups water > > > > > > Bring to a boil in the microwave. Stir. Let sit about five minutes and stir again. > > > > > > Repeat, but let sit for about ten minutes. If the polenta isn't thick enough yet (it should be quite thick), bring it to a boil again and stir. > > > > > > > > > Pour into a rectangular pan and chill overnight. Slice or cut into squares and reheat before serving. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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