Mint Polenta

Ingredients:
1 cup Cornmeal
1 cup Cold water
1 tsp Salt
3 cups Boiling water
1 cup Parmesan Grated
1/4 cup Mint - fresh  minced
1 T. Mint Jelly

Method:

  1. In a mixing bowl combine corn meal, cold water and salt.
  2. Bring the remaining three cups of cold water to a boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture.
  3. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in cheese. Let the mixture simmer for 15 to 20 minutes; stirring frequently.
  5. Add the mint jelly and fresh mint.
  6. Serve immediately or spread the mixture into a greased loaf pan and refrigerate at least four hours.
  7. Once the polenta is set, you may cut into desired shapes and re-heat in a frying pan with clean oil.

Yield: 4 servings