Polenta Concia Recipe
- 8 c. cool water
- 2 c. cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Few grinds fresh pepper
- POLENTA: Bring 5 c. water to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer.
- Mix the cornmeal with 3 c. cool water.
- Stirring constantly, add in the cornmeal mix to the boiling water.
- Stir till the mix thickens, about 10 to 15 min.
- Reduce heat and cook for another 10 or possibly 15 min, slowly stirring till a wooden spoon can stand up in the mix.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste while cooking.
- SAUCE: Saute/fry the onions in 1 1/2 Tbsp.
- of the butter till translucent/soft.
- Add in the tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook for about 10 min till sauce like texture.
- Saute/fry the mushrooms in 2 Tbsp.
- butter.
- Add in them to the tomato mix.
- Simmer for 5 min.
- Add in the anchovies, parsley, garlic and saute/fry 1 more minute.
- Remove from heat and add in the basil.
- ASSEMBLY: Grease a 1 1/2 qt baking dish with the remaining butter.
- Add in half the cornmeal to the dish.
- Cover with half the sauce and top with half the cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining cornmeal, sauce and cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 min.
- The cheese should brown slightly.
- Allow to cold for 10 min before cutting into squares and serving.
- Serves 6.
water, cornmeal, salt, fresh pepper
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/polenta-concia-18849 (may not work)