Polenta And Birds (brescia Polenta E Osei)

Polenta and Birds (Brescia Polenta e Osei) is a traditional dish from Lombard cuisine that combines creamy polenta with a sweet and rich bird-shaped dessert. This recipe is a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors, making it a unique and memorable dish for any occasion.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Lombard Polenta Dessert Lombard Cuisine Traditional
Polenta And Birds (brescia Polenta E Osei)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup polenta
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 small bird-shaped desserts (can be purchased or homemade)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Slowly pour in 1 cup of polenta, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of cornmeal and 1/4 cup of sugar.
  5. Once the polenta is creamy and thick, remove it from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of butter.
  6. Transfer the polenta to a serving dish and let it cool slightly.
  7. While the polenta is cooling, roll the bird-shaped desserts in the cornmeal and sugar mixture to coat them completely.
  8. Arrange the coated bird-shaped desserts on top of the polenta.
  9. Serve the Polenta and Birds dish warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Whisk Serving dish

Tools

Bowl Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Polenta and Birds dish as a unique and impressive main course for a special dinner or celebration.

Tips & tricks

For a homemade touch, consider making the bird-shaped desserts from scratch using a traditional recipe or a mold.

Cost

$15