polenta?

[bjbaehr]

I have seen three recipes recently that call for "instant polenta" or "one package of instant polenta". I have not been able to find this in any of the supermarkets in my area - am I looking in the wrong section or for the wrong item? I have looked with cornmeal, flour, etc. and with ethnic foods. I do have recipes to make polenta, but the recipes I am referring to are for entrees that call for the polenta as an ingredient. Any suggestion or explanations would be appreciated!

[Maggie]

I usually find instant polenta in small boxes in the rice and beans section of the supermarket in my area. I can't remember the name of the brand I buy but I'll post it as soon as I remember.

[Vanessa]

I just saw these tubes of polenta at the health store. Try also in your supermarket near international things..

[Ohioan]

Shelly's post to me in another thread about finding ditali reminded me that you can get two different brands of instant polenta (Bellino and Ferrara) at www.3emarket.com (http://www.3emarket.com)

I've used the Ferrara polenta myself, and it really does cook up well in about three to five minutes, with a taste nearly as good as the long-cooking polenta. I've also used it as a thickener and flavor agent in chili.

Phoebe

[karen w]

You can find instant polenta in your supermarket typically where the dried pastas, parmesan cheese, and jarred sauces are located. Contadina and Buitoni are brands I have found.