🥛 Sweet roasted polenta with sugar and hot milk – A simple traditional recipe
Once, in the mountains, nothing was wasted. Even the leftover polenta was transformed into a sweet and comforting snack: roasted polenta. This typical recipe from Valchiavenna, taken from the book "Once upon a time... the melonz", includes few ingredients and a very easy procedure: the cold polenta is browned in butter and then sprinkled with granulated sugar or brown sugar. Served with hot milk, it is a perfect treat for cold days or for those who love the authentic flavors of the cuisine of the past 🍴❄️
📝 Ingredients (for 2-4 people)
- Leftover polenta (preferably cold and compact)
- 1 chunk of butter
- Granulated sugar or brown sugar to taste
- Hot milk to taste (for serving)
👩🍳 Step-by-step preparation
- Cutting the polenta:
- Take the cold polenta and cut it into thick slices.
- Browning in a pan:
- In a non-stick pan, melt a chunk of butter.
- Place the slices of polenta and let them roast on both sides until they become golden and slightly crispy.
- Sugar it:
- Once ready, sprinkle the slices with granulated sugar or brown sugar, as desired.
- Serve:
- Accompany with a cup of well-heated milk in which to dunk the slices of roasted polenta. A humble sweet but full of warmth and tradition 🧡
📸 The image of the dishes is purely indicative and does not necessarily correspond exactly to the recipe
👵 Source: "Once upon a time... the melonz – From tradition to innovation. 149 recipes to rediscover the knowledge and flavors of Valchiavenna"
