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Ingredients
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Polenta Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Liquid
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add the Polenta
Slowly whisk in the polenta (cornmeal) to avoid lumps. Reduce the heat to low.
- 3
Cook the Polenta
Cook the polenta for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- 4
Finish with Cheese and Butter
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese and butter until well combined.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the polenta to a serving dish and enjoy warm. You can also let it cool, then cut it into slices and grill or fry.

