Polenta chips on a bed of wilted spinach, with avocado slices.
Polenta is something I bought to exfoliate with in the bath. After an appetising smell arose from the bathwater it crossed my mind that I might want to try eating it. So I did, and I recommend you do the same.
Making polenta
Bring a pan of water to the boil, then pour in the polenta gradually, stirring the whole while. Once its consistency is like watery school smash stop pouring, keep stirring for a few minutes then serve. Like this it's a sloppy mess, and can be treated more or less the same as watery school smash. But if you give it a bit of thought and attention it can turn into something beautiful that will enhance your life. Or you meal time at least.
Add flavouring to the water before the polenta, e.g. veg stock, marmite, harissa paste... anything tasty and soluble in water really.
The real magic happens when you leave it to set (overnight) so that it forms a lump that you can slice and fry. This is how you make the chips. I covered them in salt and pepper as they were cooking. The next day they were really good with curry.
Spinach and avocado
Wilted spinach and sliced avocado are pretty self explanatory, BUT! did you know that they can also be used to beautifying.
Avocado face masks: http://www.wittyliving.com/recipes/facial-mask-recipes.html
Spinach, well... actually, the best thing to do is just eat it. It's good for you:
Exfoliating with polenta
- Fill your palm with a few pinches of polenta grain
- Dribble a little a little warm water in
- Mix it to a paste
- Gently rub it with a circular motion into your skin
Ta-Daah! You're as soft as a baby's bottom.
Looks delicious! And also a facial care product? Is there anything polenta can't do?
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