Speedy Polenta

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Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

5-6 mins

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for a living room dance party

Sometimes you’re in the mood for something that’s lighter than pasta and creamier than rice. Polenta (coarsely ground cornmeal) is the Goldilocks of grains for that craving. Cooking in the microwave makes this difficult-on-the-stove dish easily achievable on a weeknight. Simmered simply in water and milk, it’s the perfect canvas for hearty bolognese, braised stew, or tomato sauce.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.

What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

The Medium Deep Dish

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The best dish for 1-2 portions of grains, veggies, mac and cheese, ramen, and more.
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The Anyhand Mitts

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To find your microwave’s wattage, look at the front panel, the side of the door, in the back, in the user manual, or Google the model number. If both an input and output wattage are listed, use the output.

Wattage translates to how powerful the microwave is. The higher the wattage, the faster your food will cook. The lower the wattage, the longer the cook time.

When in doubt, start with less time — you can always add more.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup (75g) polenta, or yellow corn grits
  • 1 ÂĽ cups (300ml) water or chicken stock
  • Âľ cup (170ml) milk
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

  1. Add the polenta and water in a Anyday Deep Dish and stir to combine.
  2. Cook uncovered in the microwave for 5-6 minutes, or until the water has been fully absorbed and the polenta has a creamy texture.
  3. Once cooked, add the milk, salt and butter and stir again until creamy. The longer polenta sits, the more liquid it will absorb. Add more milk or cream as needed.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Adjust the power level by 1 as needed — increase if it’s taking longer than expected, or decrease if it’s bubbling over.
  • For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of sour cream or creme fraiche at the end.

Recipe notes

  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.

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