Herbed Polenta

Name: Herbed Polenta
Ingredients: 1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves (such as mint, tarragon, parsley and basil); 1/4 cup corn oil; 2 tablespoons corn oil; 3 1/4 cups water; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/3 cup whipping cream; to taste cayenne pepper

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves (such as mint, tarragon, parsley and basil)
1/4 cup corn oil
2 tablespoons corn oil
3 1/4 cups water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup whipping cream
to taste cayenne pepper

Directions

1

Bring small pot of water to boil.
2

Add herbs and blanch 5 seconds.
3

Drain.
4

Refresh under cold water and drain.
5

Place herbs and oil in blender and puree. Cover; chill.
6

(Can be made 1 day ahead.) Bring water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in cornmeal.
7

Cook until thickened, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
8

Add cream.
9

Stir in 1/4 cup herb puree. Season polenta with salt and cayenne. Serves: 4 Source: Bon Appetit Serve With: meats, roasts