Grain
Polenta
Also called cornmeal, bramata
What it is
Coarse maize meal cooked into a porridge, then sometimes set and grilled.
Origin
Northern Italy.
Flavour
Sweet corn, toasty if you let it catch.
How to use it
Rain it into boiling salted water and stir. Instant is faster; real takes 30โ40 minutes.
Storage
Dry pantry.
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What is Polenta?
Coarse maize meal cooked into a porridge, then sometimes set and grilled.
How do I use Polenta?
Rain it into boiling salted water and stir. Instant is faster; real takes 30โ40 minutes.
How do I store Polenta?
Dry pantry.
What does it taste like?
Sweet corn, toasty if you let it catch.
Nutrition
Per 100g ยท estimate ยท USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Calories 362 kcal
Protein 8 g
Carbs 77 g
Fat 3.9 g
