Herbed Polenta Time: 15 minutes if using quick-cooking polenta
Check the package directions for quantity proportion - you may have to add more (or less) liquid to get a soft consistency. It can be adjusted at the end, before serving. This should be like mashed potatoes.
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup polenta
1/4 cup milk or cream or creme fraiche (or more stock)
1 tbs snipped fresh oregano
1 tbs snipped fresh chives
1 tbs snipped thyme
Heat stock in a small sauce pan over medium heat. When stock is simmering slowly pour in polenta, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring constantly (seriously, constantly), about 5 minutes or until done. Add milk (or stock) to thin and the fresh herbs. Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Serve. You may need to add a bit more to thin after it sits.
Cooking for Two? Or more?
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