Crostini Di Polenta Ai Funghi (Polenta Crostini & Mushrooms)
Ingredients
- 1 oz Dried porcini mushrooms
- 4 tb Olive oil
- 1 lg Red onion, finely minced
- 1 lb Fresh brown mushrooms, — cleaned & sliced
- 3 sm Ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tb Parsley
- Salt & pepper
- Soak the porcini mushrooms in warm water to cover for at least 45 minutes. Carefully remove from liquid & rinse well under cold water. Chop roughly & pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy saute pot & saute onion until it is translucent & soft. Add the garlic & all the mushrooms.
- Reduce heat to low & cook, stirring intermittently, for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender.
- Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt & pepper & cook for another 5 minutes.
POLENTA:
- 6 c Water
- 2 1/2 ts Salt
- 2 c Cornmeal, finely ground
- Olive oil
- Bring the salted water to vigorous boil in a large pot.
- Reduce heat to low & slowly sprinkle in the cornmeal in a thin stream, first whisking it in & then stirring constantly being careful to eliminate any lumps. Keep the water at a steady simmer & stir frequently. When it comes away from the side of the pot, after 20 or 25 minutes, then it is cooked. Check for salt.
- Allow to cool by pouring onto a baking sheet & patting until it is as smooth as possible.
- Cut the polnta into slices that are 2″ wide & 3″ to 4″ long. Brush lightly with the olive oil.
- Broil until they are firm & lightly crisp on both sides. Place a spoonful of the hot mushroom sauce on the top of each crostini & serve.
Note: Can be served as an appetizer, as an antipasto, as a side dish or as a main dish.
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