Grilled Polenta with Gorgonzola Recipe

grilled polenta is delicious, and is a good way of using up cold polenta. Try it with any soft flavorful cheese. Plain grilled polenta is also a good accompaniment to stews and soups.

Ingredients:

1.5 liter/ 6 1/2 cups
15 ml/ 1 tbsp
350 g/ 12 oz/ 2 1/2 cups
225 g/ 8 oz/ 1 1/4 cups

water
salt
polenta flour
Gorgonzola or other cheese, at room temperature

Method:

1. Bring the water to the boil in a large heavy-based saucepan, and add the salt. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and gradually add the polenta flour in a fine rain. Stir constantly with a whisk until all the polenta has been added.

2. Continue to stir the polenta with long-handled wooden spoon over a low to moderate heat until it is a thick mass, and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This may take from around 25-50 minutes, depending on the type of flour used. For best results, never stop stirring the polenta until you remove it from the heat.

3. When the polenta is cooked, sprinkle a work surface or large board with a little water. Spread the polenta out onto the surface in a layer approximately 1.5cm/ 3/4in in thickness. Allow to cool completely. Preheat the grill.

4. Cut the polenta into triangles. Grill the pieces until hot and speckled with brown on both sides. Spread with the Gorgonzola or other cheese. Serve immediately as a starter, a snack or as an accompaniment.

SERVES 6-8

 

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