Roland, Polenta

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Roland Polenta MixCornmealYellow Polenta Medium Grain Roland Polenta, for quick cooking that provides a filling, satisfying alternative to potatoes, bread or rice. Polenta; is a staple of Northern Italy where it originated as peasant food, it; s made from a creamy, golden-yellow cornmeal known as; Italian grits.; Polenta pronounced [poh-LEHN-tah] is made from ground cornmeal, that when boiled in water turns into mush or porridge, and it can be eaten directly, fried, grilled or baked. Polenta can also be made from ground white or yellow cornmeal, though it; s most often made with coarse yellow cornmeal. American grits and Polenta are very similar; they can both be prepared the same way with a minimal difference in flavor between the two. Polenta is typically served as a thick, soft mush that can be topped with cheeses, vegetables, meat and sauces. Once it; s cooled until firm, polenta can be cut into wedges, rounds or any type of shapes, and then shaped into balls, sticks or patties which in turn are fried in oil, baked, or grilled until golden brown to make crostini di polenta or polenta fritta, or fried polenta. People love Polenta because it makes an excellent companion for very soupy sauces due to its fantastic absorption of liquid. Polenta also makes a great alternative to potatoes, pasta or even bread. Polenta is lighter than cornbread and it can be served as a complimentary side dish for seafood, buttered with parmigiano or with grilled meats, like a rack of ribs. Normally Polenta would take hours to prepare, but there are quick cook polenta, medium grained products like Roland, that help you make polenta in just minutes, with a savory taste that it will seem like it took you hours in the kitchen to make it. Serving ideas: You can use Polenta as the base for vegetarian main dish and top it with a hearty vegetable ragout or with sauce. Substitute rice or pasta with polenta and serve as a side dish to stews, chilis and meatsauces. You can serve soft polenta by itself, as a side dish or with cheese and herbs. Made delicious appetizers or hors d; oeuvres with baked or grilled polenta. Top pot pies with polenta instead of biscuit or puff pastry toppings. For a savory hot breakfast cereal, try soft-cooked polenta topped with dried or fresh fruit, cinnamon, nuts and milk. Features: Medium Grain 100% Natural Stone Ground Cornmeal No Saturated fat No Cholesterol 0g trans fat 18g Carbs 0g sodium Product of Italy. Quick cooking. Recipe on the box Net wt. 8. 8 oz (250g) box. 80 Calories per serving (2 tbsp) Preparation: 1. 5 cups of water, 4. 5 cups of water, 1 tsp. salt Boil salted water in a large saucepan. Slowly pour in thepolenta stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to avoid lumps. Cook for 5-8minutes. Season; polenta to taste. Ingredients: Cornmeal

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