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Polenta: Herbed Polenta

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1 cup assorted fresh herbs (mint, parsley -- basil, tarragon)
1/4 cup + 2 tbl. corn oil
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup whipping cream
cayenne pepper


Recipe

Bring small pot of water to boil. Add herbs and blanch 5 seconds. Drain. Refresh under cold water and drain. Place herbs and oil in blender and puree. Cover; chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead.) Bring water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook until thickened, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add cream. Stir in 1/4 cup herb puree. Season polenta with salt and cayenne. Serves: 4