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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
    Pot
  2. 2

    Finish the polenta

    1. Stir in the butter and Parmesan.
    2. Season with salt and keep warm.
    5 min
    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
    Pan
  4. 4

    Serving

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

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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