PERFECT POLENTA – HOW TO MAKE SOFT & CREAMY POLENTA || HOW TO MAKE TO TURN CORNMEAL

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🇯🇲 Jamaican-Style Turn Cornmeal (Polenta Style)

Turn Cornmeal, also called “tun cornmeal,” is a savory Jamaican dish made with yellow cornmeal, coconut milk, and herbs and often mixed with vegetables or saltfish. It’s traditionally served with callaloo, ackee & saltfish, or mackerel.

🔸 Ingredients:

1 cup yellow cornmeal (fine or medium)

1 cup of coconut milk

2 cups water

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)

1 stalk scallion (chopped)

1/2 small onion (chopped)

1 clove garlic (minced)

1 tbsp butter or margarine

1/2 cup mixed vegetables (optional)

1/2 cup flaked cooked saltfish or mackerel (optional)

1 Scotch bonnet pepper (whole, optional for flavor)

🔹 Instructions:

1. Prepare liquids: In a medium pot, mix coconut milk and water. Place on medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.

2. Add seasoning: Stir in salt, black pepper, thyme, chopped onion, garlic, scallion, and whole Scotch bonnet pepper (don’t burst it unless you want it very spicy).

3. Add extras (optional): If using saltfish or vegetables, add them now and let simmer for about 3-5 minutes.

4. Mix cornmeal: In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal with a little water to form a thin paste. This prevents lumps.

5. Add cornmeal to pot: Slowly pour in the cornmeal while constantly stirring with a wooden spoon to avoid lumps.

6. Cook & stir: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and stir every few minutes to prevent sticking. Let it cook for 20–25 minutes until thick and fully cooked.

7. Add butter: Mix in butter, stir well, and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.

8. Serve: Serve warm with callaloo, saltfish, or your favorite protein.

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🇮🇹 Italian-Style Polenta (Creamy or Set)

Polenta is a Northern Italian dish made from slow-cooked cornmeal, served soft and creamy or allowed to cool and sliced.

🔸 Ingredients (Creamy Version):

1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium or coarse grind)

4 cups water (or 2 cups water + 2 cups milk or broth for richer flavor)

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp butter

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1/4 cup heavy cream or olive oil (optional for richness)

🔹 Instructions:

1. Boil liquid: Bring water (or water/milk/broth) and salt to a boil in a pot.

2. Whisk in cornmeal: Slowly pour in the cornmeal while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

3. Reduce & simmer: Lower the heat and let simmer, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon. Cook for 30–40 minutes until it’s thick and creamy.

4. Finish: Stir in butter, cheese, and cream or olive oil if using. Season to taste.

5. Serve creamy: Serve hot and soft with stew, mushrooms, sausages, or ragu.

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➕ To Make Italian Set Polenta:

After cooking, pour the hot polenta into a greased dish.

Let it cool and firm up for 1–2 hours.

Slice and grill, bake, or fry the slices until crispy on the outside.1

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