Side
Polenta
SideOrigin: Italy
Soft cornmeal porridge finished with butter and cheese.
Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total time
35 min
Portions
4
Total weight
1195 g
Per portion
298.8 g
Ingredients
Method
Cook
- Bring water and salt to a boil in a heavy pan. Rain in the cornmeal while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Lower to a gentle simmer. Cook 25–30 minutes, stirring often (more toward the end), until thick and the grains are tender with no raw taste.
Finish
- Beat in butter and grated cheese off the heat. Taste salt. Serve immediately while soft, or spread in a greased tray to set for grilling later.
Serving
Serve soft and hot as a side, or pour into a tray to set, then slice and grill.
Storage
Soft polenta firms when cold. Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat with milk or water, whisking.