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La Mosa

Polenta Pudding from Alto Adige
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Antipasto, Snack
Cuisine: Trentino-Alto Adige
Keyword: simmered
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 700 ml 3 cups whole milk
  • 600 ml 2-1/2 cups water
  • salt
  • 50 g 1-3/4 oz cornmeal

For the thickening paste:

  • 20 g 2-1/2 Tbs flour
  • 30 ml 1 fl oz water

To finish the dish:

  • 30 g 1 oz or 2 Tbs butter, or more to taste
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • In a skillet or braiser, preferably made of copper or carbon steel, bring the milk and water to a simmer. Add a small pinch of salt and the cornmeal, whisking vigorously as if you were making polenta. Let the mixture simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water into a paste.
  • A few minutes before the mosa is done simmering, whisk in the paste. It should thicken into a creamy porridge. When done, taste and adjust for seasoning.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over gentle heat, until it turns hazelnut brown.
  • Take the pudding off heat and serve it in its own skillet, topped with the browned butter and, if you like, a good grinding of black pepper.