Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I have been lacto vegetarian for 20 plus years until last year I discovered ready made polenta in my local [wal*mart asda] supermarket. When grated onto sandwiches and salads makes a passable substitute for cheese, enabling me to go vegan. I had never heard of this product in any veggie sites or pamphlets or books {made from maize]. I have now liberated myself from the dairy and agrocultural business. If ever I get a superior attitude I remind myself that Hitler was a vegetarian. I understand that by becoming vegan the world can feed 5 times more people, which is about the present number. Anyone know what to do with the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Christopher, Now that you have discovered *Polenta* try making your own. You can buy the packaged organic polenta,sometimes called *grits* and it is so easy to make. Just like cooking oatmeal. It is very inexpensive if you purchase it this way. Apx.$2 per lb. and it is *organic*. I also like it hot with soy milk,dried fruit, etc. as a breakfast cereal or cooled sliced and fried in a little olive oil. Makes a great sandwich. Yes, as it cools it becomes solid and easy to slice . Sometimes I mix polenta and oatmeal for a different flavor. Try adding a little Polenta in your favorite patty recipe. Deanna in Colorado ********************************************************************** In , " christopher9297 " <byrdland5d wrote: " last year I discovered ready made polenta " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I found these recipes on and they all sound to me like they would taste like cheese since it is an ingredient. Tom Creamy Corn Polenta Yield: 4 servings 1 1/2 cups white or yellow fine ground cornmeal 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups milk 4 fresh thyme sprigs 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup vegetable stock 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (aged, stronger) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper In a large pot add milk and cream along with thyme and garlic. Bring to a simmer then shut off the heat to let the milk and cream steep. Let it steep for at least 30 minutes. Once steeped, strain the milk mixture and discard any thyme. Bring the milk and cream mixture back up to a simmer and gradually pour in the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Once the milk is completely absorbed, lower the heat and set a timer for 20 minutes. Continue cooking, whisking often, until the timer goes off, add vegetable stock if the mixture is too thick (it should be like creamy mashed potatoes). Once the timer goes off the polenta should be thick and smooth. Finish with butter, grated Parmigiano and salt and pepper. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Polenta 2 cups whole milk 2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded or shredded Mozzarella In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, until creamy, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove pot from stove, stir in pepper and butter. Gradually stir in cheese. Serve or chill until stiff then use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > Christopher, > Now that you have discovered *Polenta* try making your own. You can buy > the packaged organic polenta,sometimes called *grits* and it is so easy > to make. Just like cooking oatmeal. It is very inexpensive if you > purchase it this way. Apx.$2 per lb. and it is *organic*. I also like > it hot with soy milk,dried fruit, etc. as a breakfast cereal or cooled > sliced and fried in a little olive oil. Makes a great sandwich. Yes, as > it cools it becomes solid and easy to slice . Sometimes I mix polenta > and oatmeal for a different flavor. Try adding a little Polenta in your > favorite patty recipe. > Deanna in Colorado > ********************************************************************** > In , " christopher9297 " > <byrdland5d@> wrote: > > " last year I discovered ready made polenta " > Thanks for the encouragement. I found some pack polenta in a french place round the corner its been sittin in my cupboard tho 4 ages, i'll se if i can cutnpaste your recipes out of this email for the future, fare well from christoberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Go to the recipe files. Look in the corn folder, we have a polenta recipe folder set up full of great recipes. Donna Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 It's good with a marinara sauce over it and served with garlic bread and a veggie. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I am talking about the fully cooked polenta. I didn't realize it came in two different forms. Thanks for that info. Hugs, Mindy , Alexandra Soltow <pamra wrote: > > > I am wanting to try > > a new product, Polenta, and wondered if anyone has tried it before. > > Are you talking about the polenta that comes fully cooked in a plastic > casing, or the grain itself? > They would have different applications. > > Alex > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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