Poached Eggs on Grilled Polenta Cakes Recipe
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- Yield:Serves 4
- Active time: 25 minutes
- Total time:25 minutes (plus overnight to set)
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 1/2 cups quick cooking polenta
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 8 eggs
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Directions
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1.
Line a 9- by 9-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap so that all sides and bottom are covered. Heat water, milk, red pepper flakes, and thyme in a large saucepan over medium high heat. When just beginning to simmer add polenta and cook until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove thyme and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into lined baking sheet and let cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate overnight.
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2.
Allow the cakes to come to room temperature, then remove from pan and cut into 8 pieces. Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat and rub with oil.Grill polenta until browned and crisp on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Set aside and keep warm.
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3.
Poach eggs according to instructions in this video. Divide polenta cakes between four plates, top each with an egg, sprinkle with chives, and serve.
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