Polenta
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
This is as Old World as you can get! A change from potatoes and rice, this is filling, hearty, and easy to prepare - especially with the wide availability of cornmeal these days.
What You'll Need
- 4 cup water
- 1/4 cup (½ stick) butter
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cup yellow cornmeal
What to Do
- In a large nonstick saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil.
- Slowly stir in the cornmeal with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring constantly until the mixture is firm.
- Cover and cook without stirring for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until thick and the sides pull away from the pan. Serve immediately.
Notes
If you use a nonstick saucepan, when set this will turn right out onto your serving platter. If it should lump a little when you add the cornmeal, stir with a wire whisk for 1 minute or until the lumps break up. If there are leftovers that harden, cut into 1/2-inch slices and pan-fry in a little butter or oil.