Polenta with fresh corn

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Recently I came across a recipe for soft polenta with fresh corn. I love soft polenta and really liked the idea of adding vegetables to it. It was something I had never thought of before. By the time I got around to cooking the polenta I couldn't remember where I had seen the recipe, so I have just adjusted my usual polenta recipe.

Here is what I did. It was so delicious.

Soft Polenta with Fresh Corn

serves 4
• 4 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cups polenta
• good pinch of salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 cob fresh corn (kernels removed and blanched)
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 1 tablespoon butter

In a large heavy based saucepan bring the chicken stock to the boil. Before adding the polenta, reduce the heat to medium low so the water is a steady simmer. Pour in the polenta in a steady stream, stirring constantly. Make sure that you continue stirring in the same direction for the duration of the cooking time. If you have instant polenta this will only take 5 minutes, if not it will take 40-45 minutes before the polenta is ready. When cooked, the polenta will easily tear away from the side of the pot when stirred. Season to taste. Stir in the cheese, corn, cream and butter and heat through. Serve immediately.

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I have also listed the recipe I usually use for polenta.

Soft Polenta

serves 4

• 4 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cups polenta (instant or fine)
• good pinch of salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 tablespoon butter

In a large heavy based saucepan bring the chicken stock to the boil. Before adding the polenta, reduce the heat to medium low so the water is a steady simmer. Pour in the polenta in a steady stream, stirring constantly. Make sure that you continue stirring in the same direction for the duration of the cooking time. If you have instant polenta this will only take 5 minutes, if not it will take 40-45 minutes before the polenta is ready. When cooked, the polenta will easily tear away from the side of the pot when stirred. Season to taste and stir through the cheese and butter. For soft polenta, serve immediately.

To make grilled polenta. Grease a shallow tray and spread out the polenta evenly. When it is cold, cut it into serving pieces, brush with oil and grill until golden, about 8 minutes each side. Serve immediately.

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