Need quick advice about polenta?

Question

Saw in rachael ray a recipe for tamale pie and wish to do it now but i have problem finding polenta in my country any idea if it is same as cornmeal or any other substitution for polenta pls help

Answer 1

polenta is cornmeal. You add water and boil according to the recipe on the side. When as thick as oatmeal place into a greased pan and let site to rest or firm up.
You can also fry this up simular to tofu.

Answer 2

A good video lesson to make polenta is here
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-polenta
When You have tried to make this first reci pe you can try also my recipe

Polenta Concia
9 oz. cornmeal
1 1/2 qts. water
4 tbs. butter
meat ragù
8 tbs. grated Parmigiano
1 oz. white breadcrumbs
1/4 oz. salt

Pre-heat oven to 375ºF. Make a polenta as in basic recipe. Once ready, pour into a large baking dish, previously moistened with water so that polenta does not stick to the sides. Let cool, turn the casserole upside down, and turn out.
Cut the polenta horizontally into 4 equal layers with a long, wooden knife or a colorless string. Butter the same baking dish, and pour in a few tbs. of ragù. Place the first layer of polenta at the bottom of the baking dish; spread ragù over the layer of polenta and sprinkle with Parmigiano.

Repeat with the remaining 3 layers of polenta in order to rebuilt its original shape. End with the ragù, dot with butter and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmigiano mixed with a pinch of grated breadcrumbs. Bake for about 40 mins. and then serve.

Answer 3

lol....funny she called it tamal pie, using polenta....Use cornmeal, or corn masa. Masa is what is used for authentic tamales.