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White Polenta with Roasted Sesame Seeds

In culinary terms, Antarctica has not much to offer - this even Hektor Maille could not change. There was neither food, nor was there much to see or hear - and so the secret agent from Santa Lemusa was more than usually occupied by the mistakes in his eyes and the noises in his ears. The following dish, such as the menu as a whole, is not exactly typical of the everyday life of the Antarctic - but what is daily life at the South Pole?

The way how, in this dish, the little spots of roasted sesame float trough the white polenta, recalls the black threads, that, in the bright light of the Antarctic, irritated more than usual the otherwise sharp eye of the secret agent.

The plate convinces trough the creamy consistency of the polenta and the nutty flavor of the sesame seeds, which in this context is quiet unexpected, but at the same time goes well with the truffled chicken breast «Antarctica».

1. Roast the sesame seeds in a frying pan without fat until they become fragrant and begin to jump. Crush them coarsely in a mortar, set aside.
2. Bring about 6 dl of water to boil, add salt and stir in polenta. Bring to boil, reduce heat to a minimum, put a lid on and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
   The exact cooking time depends mainly on how fine is the corn. A cover prevents the polenta from fully maculate the whole kitchen and keeps some moisture in the pot. Depending on the stove, it could be recommended to occasionally remove the pot from the heat in order to allow the mass to calm down a bit.
3. Stir in cream and sesame seeds, bring to boil briefly, season with salt, remove from heat and let stand with a lid on for 10 minutes.

One can reinterpret this polenta as a simple main course - for example by adding a few strips of veal. Cut the truffle(s) in not too small pieces – ideally about 12.

More about the travel adventure of Secret Agent Hektor Maille:

• Episode 14: Deadlock at the South Pole
• Startpage of «Mission Kaki» (with overview map)
• More Recipes of the Secret Agent

In the white expanse of the Antarctic, Hektor Maille was more irritated than usual by the black threads flitting through his view, reminding him constantly that seeing is not an obvious thing, but an act of consciousness. This menu is a tribute to these «floaters»:

• Parsnip Soup
• Chicken Breast «Antarctica» (Steamed with summer truffle)
• Polenta «Mouches volantes» (White polenta with roasted sesame seeds)
• «Floaters» Vanillecreme (with Tahitian Vanilla)

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