Polenta

How it is used

The name also appears on packs of maize meal intended for making the dish.

Example sentences

1. Soft polenta formed a base for the mushroom ragout.

   The cooked grain dish supports a savoury topping.

2. The firm polenta was cut into squares for grilling.

   Cooling can give the preparation a sliceable form.

Common collocations

• soft polenta
• grilled polenta

Related terms

• side dishA smaller dish, such as vegetables, salad, rice or potatoes, served alongside the main course. Often shortened to side.
• grillTo cook food over or under strong, direct heat, giving it brown marks and a smoky flavour. As a noun, a grill is the equipment used for this.

More terms: Ingredients, Stocks & Sauces

• ingredient
• season
• stock
• marinade
• mother sauce
• roux
• emulsion
• zest
• produce
• dry goods
• mirepoix
• bouquet garni