Watch: Firm Polenta

Name: Firm Polenta
Uploaded: 2026-10-12T00:27:31.817Z
Description: To make a good firm polenta destined to be baked, grilled or fried, you'll need one part grain to four parts liquid (less liquid than for soft polenta). You can add cheese to the polenta a few minutes before the whisking is finished. Parmesan, a sharp blue or even a pungent washed-rind cheese all work well.

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To make a good firm polenta destined to be baked, grilled or fried, you'll need one part grain to four parts liquid (less liquid than for soft polenta). You can add cheese to the polenta a few minutes before the whisking is finished. Parmesan, a sharp blue or even a pungent washed-rind cheese all work well.

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