Cheesy Polenta | Umami

Ingredients

• 2 cups polenta
• 1/2 cup shallots (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 large pinch baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup asiago cheese (grated)
• 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1/2 cup basil (minced)
• 1/2 tsp white pepper