![]() Polenta is simply boiled cornmeal (in American, it's called "grits"). Resembling and tasting like rice porridge (only it's made from corn), it goes well with any food or ingredients that's savory. I was thinking of what to serve it with and thought beef mechado would go well with it. Mechado is a Philippine beef dish with origins from Spain. It's basically a beef stew made with tomato sauce and vegetables. Everyone has their own way of making mechado but to compliment it with polenta, I used Mexican spices (Ducros' Melange Main Mexicain seasoning- red bell pepper, dehydrated onion, mild red pepper, coriander and sesame seeds, cumin, oregano, parsley and chilli pepper). Polenta is available in Rustan's supermarket. I used this specific brand (see photo on right): Beef Mechado
Countryman's Polenta - cook as instructed. I only used half the contents of the packet and I continuously stirred while cooking to avoid lumps. Once cooked, add butter and parmesan cheese to flavor the dish. In a plate, ladle the polenta and then top it with the beef mechado. This is a hearty dish best served during cold and rainy weather. Enjoy!
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