For those none foodies, polenta is basically Italian grits. It's hominy that's been stirred for hours and hours. But don't fret! The texture is different than grits; it's a much more solid texture and less grainy or gritty. (Puns!) The store bought kind usually comes in a roll, like a sausage. It's worth buying because making polenta is just too time consuming for those of us with lives. It's also very very healthy, as it's gluten-free, full of vitamins, and a great substitute for carb-tastic grains.
Here's my favorite recipe thus far: Southwestern Polenta!
Ingredients:
- Polenta (however much you feel like eating)
- Green Chile Sauce (I mean Hatch Chile, people! Greatest sauce known to man! Ever! But I'm sure that tomatillo sauce or Old El Paso will serve just as well!)
- Cheese! (Cheddar would probably be best)
- optional: I added an egg to this once, and it was good.
Instructions:
1- Saute Polenta (you can also microwave, fry, or bake it)
2- Add chile, cheese, etc
3- EAT!!!!
I know this is stupid, but I seriously just ate a piece of polenta while writing this. Trust me, there'll be more of this to come!
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