Porcini Polenta Recipe

Name: Porcini Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 oz (15g) dried porcini mushrooms; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 lb (450g) cremini mushrooms, sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 rosemary sprig; 1 sage sprig; 4 thyme sprigs; 4 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 1 1/3 cups instant polenta

Servings: persons

1/2 oz (15g) dried porcini mushrooms
4 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lb (450g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 rosemary sprig
1 sage sprig
4 thyme sprigs
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 1/3 cups instant polenta

1
Put the dried mushrooms in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water.
2
Let stand for 20 minutes.
3
Line a fine sieve with moistened cheesecloth or paper towels.
4
Strain the mushrooms through the sieve, reserving the liquid.
5
Rinse the mushrooms.
6
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
7
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 23 minutes until golden.
8
Stir in the cremini mushrooms and thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
9
Add the porcini mushrooms and their soaking liquid, the rosemary, and the sage, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are lightly browned and the liquid has almost completely evaporated.
10
Bring 4 cups water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over a high heat.
11
Slowly whisk in the polenta.
12
Whisk about 3 minutes more, until the polenta is thick and tender.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Divide the polenta between 4 serving bowls.
15
Spoon the mushrooms on top and serve at once.
16
Variation: Parmesan Polenta
17
Omit the mushrooms.
18
When the polenta is tender, stir in 6 tbsp diced butter and 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 oz (15g) dried porcini mushrooms, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1 lb (450g) cremini mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Porcini Polenta falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Porcini Polenta

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