Rustic Polenta
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Rustic Polenta

Creamy and flavorful, this rustic polenta is a comforting side dish that pairs well with stews, braised meats, or grilled vegetables. The addition of Parmesan and butter elevates the polenta to a rich and satisfying dish.

๐Ÿค– AI-Generated Recipe ๐Ÿงช Cook at Your Own Adventure Italian gluten-free vegetarian

๐ŸŽฏ This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:
68% "This should work... probably!"
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Total Time 45 minutes
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Difficulty Medium
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Servings 6
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Category Side Dishes

๐Ÿฅ˜ Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

โœจ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

๐Ÿ”ง Equipment

Required:

  • Large saucepan
  • Whisk

โฐ Timing

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Total Time: 45 min

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

๐ŸŽฏ Follow along with our AI chef's step-by-step adventure. Results may vary wildly!

  1. 1

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tsp of salt.

    โฑ๏ธ 5 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Water should be at a rolling boil.
  2. 2

    Gradually whisk in 1 cup of polenta in a steady stream to avoid lumps. Reduce heat to low.

    โฑ๏ธ 1 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Keep whisking to prevent clumping.
  3. 3

    Cook the polenta, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes until creamy and thick. If too thick, add more water or milk.

    โฑ๏ธ 30 min (ish) ๐ŸŒก๏ธ Low heat
    AI Wisdom: Polenta should be soft and creamy.
  4. 4

    Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp of unsalted butter until melted. Season with black pepper to taste.

    โฑ๏ธ 2 min (ish) ๐ŸŒก๏ธ Low heat
    AI Wisdom: Cheese and butter should be fully incorporated.
  5. 5

    Remove polenta from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs if desired.

    โฑ๏ธ 2 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Resting allows the polenta to thicken further.
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