Polenta with porcini mushrooms ready to be cooked with all the dried mushrooms incorporated. I immediately wanted to try a pack bought specifically in Valtellina, precisely in S. Caterina Valfurva, during one of my camper trips. Fantastic and very easy to prepare, practically like all other polentas, but with a small difference: inside the package there are also dried porcini mushrooms, which makes it an even more delicious and complete dish. The nice thing is that corn is a gluten-free cereal, and this makes us love it even more by everyone. So, if you want to prepare a lunch for everyone, for celiacs, lactose-free, and vegan, this is perfect.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Autumn, Winter
- Energy 404.07 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 90.92 (g) of which sugars 0.76 (g)
- Proteins 10.02 (g)
- Fat 0.88 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 7.77 (g)
- Sodium 791.60 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 280 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for preparing polenta with porcini mushrooms
- 17.6 oz polenta (with mushrooms)
- 4.23 cups water
- 1.41 tsp salt
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 pinch chopped parsley
Tools
- Pot
- Wooden Spoon
Steps
In the pot, put the water and salt it. As soon as it comes to a boil, sprinkle in the polenta with porcini mushrooms, and with a wooden spoon, gently stir until all the cornmeal is absorbed by the water. Stir for at least 35-40 minutes.
Here it is ready, the polenta with porcini mushrooms! Add spicy chili pepper and a pinch of parsley to taste, and now it’s ready to be served.
Advice
A little advice on how to prepare white polenta with lentil ragù, a vegan and gluten-free dish.
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/ricetta-polenta-bianca-con-ragu-di-lenticchie/
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/ricetta-polenta-bianca-con-ragu-di-lenticchie/
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Is polenta gluten-free?
Yes, corn is a gluten-free cereal, thus suitable for everyone.
Where can you find polenta with mushrooms already inside?
I, personally, found polenta with dried porcini mushrooms inside in Valtellina, in S. Caterina Valfurva, during one of my camper trips. However, I am sure it can be found in all specialized gastronomy and grocery stores.
