Polenta in Bloody Mary Sauce

This dish is incredibly quick and simple - only about 10 minutes from start to serve.



Polenta in Bloody Mary sauce, topped with a stuffed mushroom



Ingredients

1 pack of solid polenta (a block)

1tsp chilli flakes

1/2 tsp szechuan peppercorns, crushed

1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 shot vodka
Fish-free Worcester sauce




Method

1. Cube the polenta into 2cm pieces and brown the outsides in olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat for about 3 minutes.

2. Push the polenta to the edges of the pan and add the chilli and peppercorns to the centre. Fry for about a minute.

3. Add the tin of tomatoes and the vodka, and about a tablespoon of fish-free Worcester sauce.

4. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Add more fish-free Worcester sauce to tast if necessary, and serve immediately.