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Ingredients
600g corn
200g free-range bacon
8 Tbsp fine polenta
60g butter
60g parmesan (powdered is fine)
4 medium onions
4 cloves garlic
6 cups water
2 Tbsp chopped chives
salt and pepper to taste
Method
Fry onions, garlic, bacon and polenta in the butter.
Add the water and the corn.
Bring to the boil them gently simmer for 15 minutes.
Add parmesan, chives and season.
Recipe provided by Vogel St Kitchen.
Recipe requested by Theresa White, of Mosgiel.
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