Creamy polenta

Porcini Mushrooms & Parmesan Fondue

First courses

A warm and sophisticated dish: polenta with a velvety texture, intense mushrooms, and a rich fondue that harmonizes every flavor.

  • Difficulty
    Medium
  • Preparation time
    55 minutes
  • Cooking time
    40 minutes
  • Servers number
    4 persons

Ingredients

Ingredients for 4
  • Cornmeal
    300 g
  • Mixed mushrooms
    500 g
  • Cheese
    300 g
  • Butter
    80 g
  • Water
    1.5 l
  • Milk
    200 ml
  • Panna
    150 ml
  • Extra virgin olive oil
    q.b
  • Parsley
    q.b
  • White wine
    q.b
  • Salt
    q.b
  • Pepper
    q.b
  • Garlic
    q.b
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Preparation

Phase 1:
Preoaration
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Clean the mushrooms thoroughly and finely chop them.
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Heat a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil in a pan with a clove of garlic. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Deglaze with white wine and let it evaporate. Continue cooking for a few more minutes until the mushrooms are soft and flavorful.
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Prepare the fondue by placing the cheese in a small saucepan along with the milk, cream, and a knob of butter. Melt everything over low heat, stirring constantly until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. Adjust the seasoning with salt.
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Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Gradually add the cornmeal in a steady stream, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
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Cook the polenta over low heat for about 40 minutes, stirring continuously, until it reaches a creamy and velvety consistency.
Phase 2:
Plating
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Serve the polenta hot in terracotta bowls, top with the sautéed mushrooms, and drizzle with the Parmesan fondue.

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