Polenta in fiur

Polenta in fiur is a traditional porridge originating from the Valtellina area of Lombardy. This type of polenta is made with local dark buckwheat flour instead of cornmeal. Other ingredients include salt, Valtellina Casera cheese, and cream, which is used as a replacement for water. The cream is brought to a boil with a bit of salt, and dark buckwheat flour is then added a bit at a time while continuously stirring the porridge with a wooden spoon in order to prevent lumps from forming. When the mixture becomes thick and comes off easily from the sides of the pot, polenta in fiur is ready. Before it's removed from the heat, the cheese is stirred in, and the creamy dish is then ready to be served, typically on a basla, a traditional wooden serving dish.