Polenta is an Italian dish made with cornmeal boiled in some sort of liquid. It is such a versatile product that it should be in your pantry at all times. It’s also gluten-free, which makes it a great option for people with restricted diets. Whether you eat it hot, cold, plain, or baked, the possibilities are endless with polenta.
Polenta and Shrimp
This dish is an Italian twist on shrimp and grits. The way to bring this into the Italian kitchen is by using traditional herbs like thyme, oregano, and basil. You can also add parmesan cheese into the polenta once it’s done cooking to really boost the richness.
Polenta Pizza
When you crave pizza but are on a gluten-free diet, sometimes your options can be not so inspiring. Luckily, you can make pizza dough out of polenta! Just boil the polenta, as usual, spread it on a baking sheet into the shape of a pizza, chill for an hour and you’re ready to go!
Fried Polenta
Once polenta is chilled, it’s firm enough to undergo frying. You can simply fry it plainly, or fold in cheese or herbs to jazz it up. Polenta works in a deep fryer as well as in a saute pan.