*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                                Firm Polenta

Recipe By     : MicroWave Gourmet/tpogue@idsonline.com
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Polenta

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    4      cups          water
    1 1/4  cups          yellow or white cornmeal
    2      teaspoons     kosher salt
    4      tablespoons   butter -- unsalted
      1/8  teaspoon      black pepper

Combine water, cornmeal and salt in a 2 quart glass measure. Cook, 
uncovered, at 100% for 12 minutes, stirring once.
2. Remove from oven, stir in 3 tablespoons of the butter, and add the 
pepper. Let stand for 3 minutes.
Lightly grease a 7" x 4" x 2" loaf fan with half the remaining 
butter. Pour polenta into pan and brush lightly with the last of the 
butter. Let stand until cool.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled. T serve, slice the polenta about 
1/2 inch thick and fry or grill.

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 50 Calories; 6g Fat (99% 
calories from fat); 0g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 15mg Cholesterol; 
531mg Sodium

NOTES : This is the firm Polenta that is usually chilled and then 
sliced and fried or grilled as a side dish. I also like this with 
Bitter Broccoli or Sauteed Red Peppers

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