[ noun ] a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water <noun.food>
Polenta \Po*len"ta\, n. [It., fr. L. polenta peeled barley.] Pudding made of Indian meal; also, porridge made of chestnut meal. [Italy]
Choosing a heavy stew, or kidneys, traditionally served with polenta - a leaden maize-based potato substitute - would be a gaffe in a stiffling Milanese summer.
To make a meal of this, use the caramelised oranges to partner spit-roasted small birds served on rounds of grilled or fried polenta.
Add the milk and cook over a low heat for 30 minutes. Place a thin layer of polenta in a gratin dish, then the onion sauce, then a layer of ricotta.