POLENTA, ENRICHED with BEEF REDUCTION

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup braising liquid, strained from short ribs
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (use only after adding braising liquid which already may be enough salt)
  • 1 cup polenta (corn meal)
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar or crumbled domestic bleu cheese, optional

Method:

Combine water, milk, reduced braising liquid and salt in a large sauce pan; bring to a simmer; begin sprinkling polenta over liquid, whisking constantly until incorporated; change to a wooden spoon and simmer mixture for approximately 20 minutes, stirring often – polenta is finished when it rolls off the sides of the sauce pan – adjust seasoning and add cheese, if using. Serve immediately.  Keep a lid on the polenta while holding for a few minutes until ready to serve to maintain the moisture.








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