Not only is polenta one of the first foods I remember
watching someone cook, but it’s probably also responsible for the first time I ever
heard someone curse.
I remember my grandfather standing at the stove, stirring
a big pot of the stuff, and every once in a while some of the thick, bubbling
polenta would burp out of the pot and on to his hand. He would jump back and yell something, which to my very
young ears sounded sort of like, “hey, some fun girl!”
Of course, years later I
realized he was actually saying, “vaffanculo.” I’ll let you translate yourself.
By the way, one way to avoid the wrath of the molten mush is to adjust your
heat to maintain a nice gentle bubble.
with this recipe. As long as you stir it in slowly, whisking constantly, and
simmer it until it’s perfectly soft, you will have one of the world’s great
comfort foods, and a beautiful base for any number of stews or braises. Enjoy!
as easy to work with, and the texture isn’t as interesting)
grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
recipe,” the answer is yes.
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