Pecorino Polenta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Polenta
Garnish
Method
Polenta Preparation
- 1
Prepare Water
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once boiling, stir in 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
- 3
Whisk in Cornmeal
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of coarse cornmeal to prevent lumps from forming. Continue whisking until fully incorporated.
- 4
Cook Polenta
Reduce the heat to low, and cook the polenta for about 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 5
Add Butter and Cheese
Once the polenta is cooked, remove it from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and creamy.
Garnishing
- 6
Prepare Garnish
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and set aside.
- 7
