Wet polenta with kale

• 750g water
• 125g polenta
• 50g butter
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan
• 400g black kale
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 0 black pepper

Step 1
Bring the water up to the boil, add salt and slowly pour in the polenta, whisking to incorporate.

Step 2
The consistency should be one of sloppy mash.

Step 3
Turn the heat down and cook the polenta slowly for about 35-40 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon every 5 minutes.

Step 4
While the polenta is cooking, prepare the kale by removing the leaves from the tough central rib.

Step 5
Blanch the leaves in salted boiling water for about 2-3 minutes or until they are tender.

Step 6
Drain and refresh in cold water.

Step 7
Squeeze out any excees liquid and chop roughly.

Step 8
In a large pan, heat the oil and cook the garlic for a few minutes without browning.

Step 9
Add the chopped kale, toss in the oil and season well.

Step 10
Cook for 5 minutes before transferring to a food processor and blitzing until you have a rough paste.

Step 11
When the polenta is cooked, remove from the heat and add the butter and the parmesan.

Step 12
Beat until incorporated before adding the kale.

Step 13
Stir in and check the seasoning.

Step 14
Empty on to a large plate just before serving and sprinkle with extra parmesan.