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Medium 1 hr 53 min~560 kcal 7/10
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Polenta Taragna
A northern Italian polenta of cornmeal and buckwheat enriched with butter and melting cheese.
Medium⏱️ 57 min📖 1 min readServes 5~418 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 45 min cook
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 57 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
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For the polenta
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Cornmeal
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Buckwheat flour
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
- 55 gr Butter
- 180 gr Kashar cheese
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- 2
Whisk in the cornmeal and buckwheat flour in a slow shower.
- 3
Lower the heat and thicken the polenta for 35 minutes, stirring often.
35 min35:00 - 4
Add the butter and stir for 3 minutes until the mixture turns glossy.
3 min03:00 - 5
Add the grated kashar cheese gradually and melt it completely.
- 6
Season with black pepper and loosen with hot water if the texture is too firm.
- 7
Serve the polenta taragna immediately in hot bowls.
💡 Tip: Stir the mixture often, though not nonstop; buckwheat tends to cling to the bottom of the pot like flour.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve polenta taragna hot in bowls with optional sauteed mushrooms and pickled cucumbers for a winter dinner.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~418
kcal calories
16
g protein
48
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 46%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Polenta Taragna make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Polenta Taragna take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 57 minutes in total.Is Polenta Taragna difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Polenta Taragna have?
Approximately 418 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 48g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Polenta Taragna contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Polenta Taragna belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Polenta Taragna need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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