Polenta with sun-dried tomatoes wrapped in bacon
Description
Polenta is a cornmeal porridge that can be prepared with many different ingredients and in various ways. From this recipe, you will learn
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Bring the water to a boil and add salt. Cut the tomatoes into small pieces.
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Step 2
2. Pour the grain into boiling water and cook over slightly lower than medium heat, stirring constantly. Cooking time is indicated on the package. My grain takes 20 minutes to cook.
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Step 3
3. The porridge has thickened and starts "spitting" after about 15 minutes. Add the butter and stir.
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Step 4
4. Add the sun-dried tomatoes. I use my own tomatoes, dried with Provence herbs, so I don't add anything else to the polenta. But you can add a pinch of dried basil, Provence or Italian herbs.
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Step 5
5. Well, the polenta is ready.
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Step 6
6. Transfer to a rectangular pan lined with parchment paper, smooth out and let cool.
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Step 7
7. The polenta has cooled, cut it into strips.
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Step 8
8. Wrap each polenta slice with bacon.
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Step 9
9. Fry the bacon in a skillet with a small amount of vegetable oil until it turns a nice golden brown color.
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Step 10
10. Polenta is usually sprinkled with rosemary; I used Provencal herbs instead—I love their aroma :)