Fortaia com Polenta Brustolada

Fortaia com Polenta Brustolada is a heartwarming dish that embodies the fusion of Italian and Brazilian culinary traditions. Originating from peasant cuisine, this savory meal combines fluffy scrambled eggs enriched with cheese, salty bursts of bacon and salami, and crisp cooked onions, all served alongside golden and crispy pan-fried polenta slices. It's a dish that brings rustic flavors and comfort to any meal of the day.

Ingredients

🥚 6 eggs
🧀 250g colonial cheese, diced
🧅 200g chopped onion
🌶️ 150g fresh salami, diced
🥓 100g bacon, diced
🌿 Chives or parsley, chopped
🛢️ Oil
🧂 Salt
⚫ Pepper
🍚 Cooked polenta, chilled and sliced

Instructions

1- Prepare the Polenta:

• Prepare polenta using a preferred recipe with cornmeal, water, salt, and a bit of butter.
• Pour the mixture into a rectangular dish and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight to set firm.

2- Slice the Polenta:

• Cut the polenta into thick slices 1-2 cm.

3- Brustolada the Polenta:

• Heat a standard frying pan over medium heat.
• Cook the polenta slices until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Set aside.

4- Prep the Fortaia Ingredients:

• Dice the colonial cheese, chop the onion, and dice both the salami and bacon.
• Prepare the green seasoning by chopping chives or parsley.

5- Prepare the Egg Mixture:

• Crack 6 eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk well.
• Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Incorporate the diced cheese into the egg mixture.

6- Cook the Meats and Onion:

• Warm a wok or large frying pan, coated lightly with oil, over medium-high heat.
• Add bacon and stir until it renders fat and crisps.
• Incorporate the diced salami and allow it to cook briefly alongside the bacon.
• Add onions into the pan and sauté until softened and translucent.

7- Combine and Cook the Fortaia:

• Pour the egg mixture over the cooked bacon, salami, and onions.
• Continuously stir until the eggs cook through, cheese melts, and everything is well combined.
• Adjust salt as needed.
• Finish with a sprinkle of chopped green herbs over the top.

Prep Time: Not specified
Cook Time: Not specified
Total Time: Not specified
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: Cutting board, knives, wok-like frying pan (Fischer induction cooktop compatible), standard frying pan, induction cooktop (Fischer), wooden spoon, mixing bowl, whisk, kitchen towel, serving plate, fork

Cooking Tips

• When frying polenta, allow the pieces to form a crust before flipping for better texture.
• Moderately season the egg mix due to the inherent saltiness of the bacon and salami.
• Stir eggs continuously in the pan for an even scramble and gooey cheese finish.

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Fortaia com Polenta Brustolada