If you are slightly bored with regular rolled oats porridge and looking for exciting alternatives, polenta porridge is worth considering. It has all the characteristics that you look for in a good porridge – creamy, filling, tasty and quick and easy to prepare.
Generally it takes a long time for polenta to cook. For example the recommended cooking time for coarse polenta is 40-50 minutes while its a bit quicker for fine polenta. Personally I have never followed the recommended cooking times since it is far too long for me. I usually cook polenta until it reaches the texture that I find acceptable. For me polenta is done when it is no longer crunchy. That takes about 10-15 minutes.
Generally it takes a long time for polenta to cook. For example the recommended cooking time for coarse polenta is 40-50 minutes while its a bit quicker for fine polenta. Personally I have never followed the recommended cooking times since it is far too long for me. I usually cook polenta until it reaches the texture that I find acceptable. For me polenta is done when it is no longer crunchy. That takes about 10-15 minutes.
The polenta porridge can be served with fresh or dried fruits, jam, sugar or any other sweetener.
Ingredients
· 50 ml fine polenta
· 150 ml water
· 150 ml milk
· Fruits (dried or fresh), jam or sugar
· Nuts (optional)
· Pinch of salt
Directions
· Add all the ingredients except nuts to a pot placed on medium heat
· Stir continuously and cook until the polenta is done, about 10 minutes - 15 minutes
· Sprinkle with dried nuts
wow, it only takes 10 minutes? for some reason, i thought polenta took a lot of tender/love/care/attention with constant stirring!
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