Polenta al radicchio ai ferri (polenta & gril
Yield: 8 Servings Pol
Ingredients:
- 1 md Head radicchio
- 1/4 c Olive oil
Instructions:
Salt & pepper Vinegar optional Preheat a broiler or fire up a grill. Cut the cooled polenta into 1 1/2" X 3" rectangles & brush lightly with olive oil. To grill cook the polenta until it is lightly crispy & marked with the characteristic brown stripes on both sides. To broil set thepolenta on a broiler pan about 4" from the heat & broil turning once until the slices are golden & slightly crisp at the edges. Remove & set on a platter. While the polenta is broiling discard any bruised outside leaves of the radicchio cut it in half lengthwise & then cut into quarters. Wash & dry each piece carefully. Drizzle half the olive oil over the radicchio & season with salt & pepper. Set on an oiled broiler or on the barbecue. As the radicchio begins to soften & darken in colour turn it to broil evenly. Using your fingers or a knife tear or cut the grilled radicchio into small pieces. Arrange over the polenta & drizzle with the rest of the olive oil & vinegar if you desire. Taste for salt. Add freshly ground pepper & serve hot or at rom temperature.
