Lessons > How to Make Polenta (Plant-Based)
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Lesson Overview
Polenta is a long-time staple in Italian and European cuisines. Unfortunately, it has a reputation of being bland and very challenging to cook, but this is simply not true. By following just a few simple steps, polenta is actually one of the easiest dishes to prepare.
As a main course, polenta…
Click to expand...Lesson Objectives
At the end of this lesson you'll be able to:
- define what polenta is
- identify the different types and grinds of cornmeal available
- determine the ratio of liquid to polenta to suit your tastes
- cook lump-free polenta by using the cold or hot method
- identify when polenta has finished cooking
- enhance and flavor polenta
Course Syllabus
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START: Watch Lesson Platform Tour | |
| 1. | Introduction: How to Make Polenta |
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| 2. | Complete Your Self Assessment |
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| 3. | Types of Cornmeal for Polenta |
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| 4. | Liquid & Ratios for Polenta |
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| 5. | Cooking Polenta |
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| 6. | Finishing Polenta |
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| 7. | Practice Activities & Recipes |
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| 8. | Lesson Quiz |
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Practice Recipes
A few of the practice recipes you'll learn in this lesson.
"Inspired me to give Polenta 1 more chance."
5 Videos
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8 Tasks
Task 1: Introduction: How to Make Polenta
Task 2: Complete Your Self Assessment
Task 3: Types of Cornmeal for Polenta
Task 4: Liquid & Ratios for Polenta
Task 5: Cooking Polenta
Task 6: Finishing Polenta
Task 7: Practice Activities & Recipes
Task 8: Lesson Quiz
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