a cornmeal mush that is a staple in Northern Italy; it is eaten hot like porridge or cooled and cut into squares that are sometimes grilled
Same as corn meal, also, a thick porridge made from cornmeal (also known as 'cornmeal mush', 'mamaliga')
any of various types and consistencies of a starchy accompaniment to a meal made from coarse maize-meal porridge, sometimes fried or grilled
Polenta is a dish made with either white or yellow cornmeal It's a very popular dish in northern Italy, so much so that southern Italians have nicknamed northern Italians polentoni
A staple from northern Italy, where it is used like a bread Polenta is a cornmeal mush that can be served hot or cooled until firm then cut into squares that are fried "Parmesan" or "gorgonzola" cheese is sometimes added for flavor
The Italian version of cornmeal mush Coarsely ground yellow cornmeal is cooked with stock or water and flavored with onions, garlic, and cheese Polenta may be eaten fresh out of the pot, as a perfect accompaniment to stews Polenta may also be poured into a greased pan and allowed to set It is then sliced, sautéed, and topped with cheese or tomato sauce