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polenta

[poh-len-tuh] / poʊˈlɛn tə /


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Her Swiss chard and okra stew makes a delicious main course served over polenta, while her coconut fish curry evokes the country’s long coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A braised beef ragù that’s great on top of pasta or a creamy polenta, or as a stew if you add more vegetables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The sides are imaginative; think beef fat fries offered alongside mushroom polenta and Japanese purple potato.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

“I came with my American dream, but Tijuana claimed me,” Petit Frere said with a laugh as cooks worked from a menu that includes polenta with black beans and fried fish with banana.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

On the back burner, a pan of polenta simmered and popped.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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