Polenta
📍 Northern Italy
Creamy or grilled cornmeal, the staple of the north.
About Polenta
Coarse cornmeal is stirred slowly with water until thick and creamy, then served soft under stews or set, sliced and grilled. For centuries it was the everyday staple of northern Italy.
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