Herbed Polenta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves (such as mint, tarragon, parsley and basil)
1/4 cup corn oil
2 tablespoons corn oil
3 1/4 cups water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup whipping cream
to taste cayenne pepper

Preparation

Bring small pot of water to boil.
Add herbs and blanch 5 seconds.
Drain.
Refresh under cold water and drain.
Place herbs and oil in blender and puree. Cover; chill.
(Can be made 1 day ahead.) Bring water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in cornmeal.
Cook until thickened, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Add cream.
Stir in 1/4 cup herb puree. Season polenta with salt and cayenne. Serves: 4 Source: Bon Appetit Serve With: meats, roasts