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Ostrich 'escalope' with cheesy polenta and wilted spinach

This Ostrich 'escalope' with cheesy polenta and wilted spinach recipe uses Plain Flour and Olive Oil. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the coated polenta on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden-brown on both sides and cooked to your liking.

2. 2

   Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Once rested, cut the escalope into three thick slices.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, for the cheesy polenta, heat the stock in a saucepan over a medium heat until boiling.

5. 5

   Once boiling, pour in the polenta, stir well and return the mixture back to the boil.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering and simmer for 8-10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the butter and cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.

8. 8

   Season, to taste, with freshly ground black pepper.

9. 9

   Spoon the polenta into a greased 10cm/4in metal ring mould on a serving plate, set aside for 2-3 minutes, then remove the ring.

10. 10

    For the spinach, heat the butter and oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted.

11. 11

    To serve, spoon the spinach onto the polenta and top with the ostrich escalope slices.