How to pronounce Polenta concia

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /poˈlɛnta ˈkontʃa/. In plain English letters that is poh-LEN-tah KON-chah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Polenta concia?

Polenta concia is a main dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Aosta Valley and Biella. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are corn and dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Polenta concia comes from

Polenta concia is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Valle d'Aosta.

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