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Creamy polenta with mushrooms over the fire
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Creamy polenta with mushrooms over the fire

A quieter fire dish with depth: creamy polenta stirred slowly over the coals and topped with sautéed mushrooms. Warming and filling — not the usual campfire food.

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55 min total
4 servings
Medium

Ingredients

servings
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  • Polenta

    • 7.1 oz Polenta (cornmeal)
    • 4¼ cup Water
    • 1.4 oz Butter
    • 2.1 oz Grated Parmesan
    • 1 tsp Salt

  • Mushrooms

    • 10.6 oz Mushrooms, roughly cut
    • 1 tbsp Butter or oil
    • 1 fed Garlic, finely chopped
    • ½ tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the polenta

    1. Bring water and salt to a boil in the cast-iron pot over the coals.
    2. Whisk in the polenta a little at a time.
    3. Let the polenta simmer and stir regularly so it does not stick.
    25 min
    Medium heat
    Pot
  2. 2

    Finish the polenta

    1. Stir in the butter and Parmesan.
    2. Season with salt and keep warm.
    5 min
    Low heat
    Pot
  3. 3

    Sauté the mushrooms

    1. Heat the fat in the pan over the coals.
    2. Sauté the mushrooms and garlic until golden.
    3. Season with salt.
    10 min
    Medium heat
    Pan
  4. 4

    Serving

    1. Serve the creamy polenta with the mushrooms on top.
    5 min
    Low heat

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

520kcal

Protein

14g

Fat

26g

Carbs

54g

Serving Size

400g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve at once while the polenta is still warm and creamy.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Water or sparkling water

Side Pairings

  • • Green salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Cool leftovers, pack in an airtight box and refrigerate for 2 days. Reheat until piping hot.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Measure the polenta and cheese at home for easier cooking outdoors.

Cooking

  • • Stir often and move the pot away from direct coals when needed.

Serving

  • • Works as a main dish or as a side.

Variations

Flavor

  • Rich and umami

Health

  • Vegetarian and filling

Method

  • Cooked in cast iron over the fire

Toppings

  • Extra Parmesan or herbs

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla