This creamy polenta is an excellent gluten-free accompaniment for saucy meat or roasted vegetables.
INGREDIENTS
5¼ cups milk
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons sea salt
2/3 cups instant polenta
generous grating parmesan
METHOD
Put the milk, garlic and salt in a large saucepan and bring to just below the boil.
Rain in the polenta, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the parmesan.
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