How to Prepare the Polenta:

1. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan.

2. Whisk in the polenta until smooth. Switch to a wooden spoon and continue mixing until thick, 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Turn the polenta into an oiled 13 x 9-inch pan. Refrigerate until firm. (Can be made a day ahead.)

4. Cut the polenta into circles using a biscuit cutter.

5. Heat the oil in a saut, pan until just smoking and saut, the circles until golden on both sides. Set aside.

6. With the heat still on high, add the tomato-basil relish to the pan and cook for 1 minute to warm through.

7. Place the polenta circles on a platter and top with the relish. Serve immediately.

How to Prepare the Relish:

Combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a medium bowl and let sit for 15 minutes.

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