Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Mushroom Polenta with Porcini Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that combines the earthy essence of mushrooms with the creamy comfort of polenta. Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide, featuring not only the main recipe but also an array of delectable variations to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the magic of Porcini Mushroom Risotto, where tender arborio rice absorbs the rich flavors of porcini mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan cheese. Experience the rustic charm of Mushroom and Sausage Polenta, where succulent sausage and a medley of mushrooms blend harmoniously with creamy polenta. For a lighter option, try our Mushroom and Leek Risotto, where the delicate flavors of leeks and mushrooms unite in a creamy embrace. And for those with a penchant for bold flavors, our Spicy Mushroom and Sausage Pasta will ignite your senses with its fiery kick.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS
Who knows who first mixed soy sauce and butter and discovered the pleasures the combination provides. Try the mixture on warm white rice, a steaming pile of greens or an old sneaker - regardless, the taste is a sublime velvet of sweet and salty, along with a kind of pop we call umami, a fifth taste beyond sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Soy butter provides warmth and luxury, elegance without pomp. For this recipe, we've adapted a dish that was on the menu at the chef Chris Jaeckle's All'onda, in Manhattan: a mixture of soy and butter with mushroom stock to pour over polenta and sautéed mushrooms. The result is a dinner of comfort and joy.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories weekday, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the polenta, bring 4 1/2 cups water and the milk to a high simmer in a medium-size heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add salt. Pour the cornmeal slowly into the liquid, stirring with a wire whisk to prevent clumping. Continue stirring as the mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn heat to low. Cook for approximately 40 to 45 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes. If the polenta becomes quite thick, thin it with 1/2 cup water, stir well and continue cooking. Add up to 1 cup more water as necessary, to keep the polenta soft enough to stir.
- Add the butter to pot, and stir well. Add the Parmesan, if using. Taste for seasoning. Set the covered saucepan in a pot of barely simmering water, and keep warm for up to an hour or so.
- Meanwhile, put the dried mushrooms in a small bowl, and cover with about 1/2 cup boiling water. Allow to steep for 20 minutes. Remove the mushrooms, and pat dry, then chop roughly. Reserve the mushroom stock.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a sauté pan set over high heat until it has melted. Add the garlic and cook until it starts to sizzle, about 30 seconds. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the fresh and reconstituted mushrooms and thyme to the pan, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes, turning until browned. Add about 1/4 cup of the mushroom stock to deglaze the surface, using a wooden spoon to scrape at the browned bits. Allow the stock to reduce by half, then turn the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, whisking to combine, followed by the soy sauce, cream and olive oil. Allow mixture to cook until it thickens a little, then remove from heat. Taste for seasoning, adding black pepper, if desired.
- Put the polenta in a warmed bowl, then top with mushrooms and the sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 382, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 286 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
MUSHROOM POLENTA WITH PORCINI SAUCE
Great Savory Polenta
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Place the dried Porcini mushrooms in 1 cup warm water and let sit for 30 to 45 minutes. Drain the mushrooms through fine mesh strainer reserving the liquid. Chop up the mushrooms and set aside.
- 2. Preheat oven 450 degrees. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place the mushrooms and thyme leaves on paper. Drizzle olive oil over the mushrooms and season with salt. Roast the mushrooms for 15 minutes. Set aside.
- 3. To make the sauce. Heat oil in large saucepan. Saute the shallot until softened. Add the garlic and saute another minute. Add the wine and let most evaporate. Add the Porcini mushrooms, beef broth, and reserved mushroom liquid. Boil for about 15 to 20 minutes until reduced to about 1 cup. Stir the butter and flour together to make a paste. Stir into the sauce mixture to thicken.
- 4. For the polenta. Add the water to a large pot. stir in the salt. Add the Instant Polenta and cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the cheese and butter.
- 5. Serve the Polenta topped with Porcini Sauce and Roasted mushrooms
PORCINI MUSHROOM POLENTA
Porcini Mushroom Polenta
Provided by Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Categories Polenta
Time 25m
Yield 1 large or 2 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small-medium pan add the sliced mushrooms, and cook for 3-4 minutes (Cooking without fats first makes mushrooms more fragrant.) Then add the butter and oil, and cook for about 5 minutes,
- Stir in the heavy cream, a pinch of salt, thyme, and smoked paprika. Let it simmer and emulsify for about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a meanwhile, bring a pot of the salted water to a boil. Add the polenta constantly stirring with a whisk and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or as recommended on the package.
- Off heat and stir in the parmesan. Let it stand for a minute and serve topped with the sautéed mushrooms.
- Enjoy!
WILD MUSHROOM POLENTA WITH PORCINI SAUCE
Steps:
- Prep the porcini:
- In a small bowl, combine porcini mushrooms and 1 cup warm water. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 30 minutes. Remove porcini mushrooms from the liquid, strain and reserve liquid. Finely chop the mushrooms and set aside.
- Roast the mushrooms:
- While the porcini are soaking, set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat oven to 450°F. On two rimmed baking sheets, gently toss mushrooms with thyme and oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast mushrooms until edges are browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté shallot until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes more. Add white wine and bay leaf and increase heat; boil until most liquid evaporates, about 7 minutes. Add reserved chopped porcini mushrooms, vegetable stock, and reserved mushroom liquid. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- In a small bowl, stir butter and flour together until it forms a paste. Whisk the butter mixture into the mushroom sauce. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the polenta:
- In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water and the salt to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and whisk in the polenta, whisking constantly to make sure there are no lumps. Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until thickened and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the cheese,and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Serve polenta immediately topped with porcini sauce and roasted mushrooms.
POLENTA AI FUNGHI PORCINI
Provided by Food Network
Time 3h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Polenta:
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large heavy stockpot. Let it boil for 2 minutes, then remove the pot from heat and add polenta flour by the handful, beating constantly. Continue to add the flour slowly, controlling the flow to a thin stream through your fingers to avoid lumps. Return the pot to the stove and bring to low simmer. Continue cooking for about 40 minutes, stirring constantly. Polenta will be done when it cleanly pulls away from the sides of the pot. Stir in the butter, heavy cream and cheese. Once combined, carefully pour the polenta onto a large sheet pan (12 by 18-inch). Spread it out evenly and let it cool completely until firm to the touch, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Sauce:
- In a large saute pan over high heat, add the butter, chopped garlic, porcini mushrooms, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook without stirring until the water from the mushrooms has been released and has evaporated. Add the Marsala wine, and parsley and begin stirring with a wooden spoon. Once the ingredients are incorporated, add the cream, reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the cream is reduced by half and has a thick consistency. Remove from the heat and keep covered. Set aside.
- Heat the canola oil over high heat in a large deep pot or a deep-fryer. Meanwhile, slice the cooled polenta into desired size and shape. Once the oil has reached frying temperature, add the polenta, in batches, and deep-fry until golden brown.
- Arrange the polenta on serving plates and spoon the desired amount of sauce over the top. Garnish with the shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve immediately.
MUSHROOM POLENTA
Creamy polenta topped with sautéed mushrooms is a classic heart-warming side dish. We've upped the umami flavor here by cooking the polenta in a mushroom broth, creating a delicious and rich version for the mushroom-lover in everyone.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms, season with salt and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon each butter and fresh thyme and 1 minced shallot; cook 30 seconds. Meanwhile, simmer 3 cups mushroom broth and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Whisk in 3/4 cup quick-cooking polenta; stir until thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Top with the mushrooms, chopped parsley, more Parmesan and pepper.
POLENTA AI FUNGHI PORCINI
Provided by Food Network
Time 3h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large heavy stockpot. Let it boil for 2 minutes, then remove the pot from heat and add polenta flour by the handful, beating constantly. Continue to add the flour slowly, controlling the flow to a thin stream through your fingers to avoid lumps. Return the pot to the stove and bring to low simmer. Continue cooking for about 40 minutes, stirring constantly. Polenta will be done when it cleanly pulls away from the sides of the pot. Stir in the butter, heavy cream and cheese. Once combined, carefully pour the polenta onto a large sheet pan (12 by 18-inch). Spread it out evenly and let it cool completely until firm to the touch, about 1 1/2 hours.
- In a large saute pan over high heat, add the butter, chopped garlic, porcini mushrooms, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook without stirring until the water from the mushrooms has been released and has evaporated. Add the Marsala wine, and parsley and begin stirring with a wooden spoon. Once the ingredients are incorporated, add the cream, reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the cream is reduced by half and has a thick consistency. Remove from the heat and keep covered. Set aside.
- Heat the canola oil over high heat in a large deep pot or a deep-fryer. Meanwhile, slice the cooled polenta into desired size and shape. Once the oil has reached frying temperature, add the polenta, in batches, and deep-fry until golden brown.
- Arrange the polenta on serving plates and spoon the desired amount of sauce over the top. Garnish with the shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve immediately.
POLENTA WITH PORCINI MUSHROOM SAUCE
Categories Cheese Dairy Mushroom Appetizer Side Quick & Easy Parmesan Cornmeal Winter Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine 6 cups water, oil and salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low; cook until polenta is very thick, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Stir in 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese and butter.
- Ladle polenta into shallow bowls. Top with Porcini Mushroom Sauce. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.
BRAISED BROCCOLI AND PORCINI WITH POLENTA
Braising isn't just for meat. This recipe gently cooks broccoli and porcini mushrooms in a rich sauce to bring out their natural flavors. Served over hot, creamy polenta, this is a plant-based meal that will warm you and keep you full through cold winter nights. Serve with a hearty red wine.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Mushrooms Porcini
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak porcini in 2 cups boiling water for at least 10 minutes.
- At the same time, heat olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallot and slowly saute until soft and juices have been released, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove porcini from the water and use a damp paper towel to remove any grit. Reserve soaking water.
- Add porcini to the Dutch oven with miso paste and yeast extract. Stir well and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add broccoli; put floret heads facing down and stem pieces nestled in so they are touching the bottom of the pot. Layer radicchio slices evenly on top. Pour in wine without disturbing the vegetables. Cover and simmer, occasionally shaking the pan gently, for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 2 cups water, vegetable broth, and salt to a boil. Sprinkle fistfuls of polenta into the boiling liquid while stirring constantly so clumps don't form. Continue to stir in polenta until completely added. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until polenta is thick and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Strain the reserved soaking water, twice if necessary, to remove any sediment.
- Pour 1/2 of the soaking water into the Dutch oven with the broccoli. Gently shake the pot and use a wooden spoon to carefully loosen the florets without breaking them apart. Gently fold vegetables over until coated with cooking sauce. Continue to simmer, uncovered, occasionally shaking the pot. Cook until broccoli is tender but still firm to the touch and radicchio is completely wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour polenta onto a lightly oiled polenta board and spread it evenly over the board. Use a slotted spoon to gently spoon vegetables over the polenta.
- Pour remaining soaking water into the Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Make a slurry with the remaining water and cornstarch; pour into the Dutch oven while whisking constantly. Cook until sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour sauce over the broccoli and polenta or serve on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 718.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
POLENTA WITH PORCINI SAUCE
Make and share this Polenta With Porcini Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PinkCherryBlossom
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- soak the dried mushrooms in 150ml boiling water for 10 minutes.
- heat 1 litre of water in a pan, bring to boil and add polenta, constantly stirring until thick and creamy (about 5 mins).
- remove rind from cheese, chop and add to polenta. Keep polenta warm.
- Heat oil and fry fresh mushrooms for 4 mins, add garlic and fry for another minute.
- chop porcini and add the mushrooms and liquor to the pan, add the tomatoes and herbs, seasoning if desired cook for 5 minutes.
- put polenta in bowl and pour sauce over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling later on.
- Use Fresh Mushrooms: Fresh mushrooms will give your polenta a more intense flavor than dried mushrooms. If you can't find fresh mushrooms, you can use dried mushrooms, but be sure to soak them in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Don't Overcook the Polenta: Polenta is done cooking when it is thick and creamy, but still has a slight bite to it. If you overcook it, it will become mushy and bland.
- Use a Good Quality Broth: The broth you use to make the polenta will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Use a broth that is flavorful and has a rich taste.
- Season to Taste: Be sure to taste the polenta and porcini sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.
Conclusion:
This mushroom polenta with porcini sauce is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold night. The polenta is creamy and flavorful, and the porcini sauce is rich and savory. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family.
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