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Polenta

3.7

(19)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 1/2 cups polenta (coarse cornmeal)*
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk 1 1/2 cups water, polenta, and salt in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to simmer. Gradually whisk in remaining 4 1/2 cups water. Bring to boil, whisking polenta often. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until polenta is thick, soft, and creamy, stirring often, about 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    • Available at Italian markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets. If polenta is unavailable, substitute 1 1/2 cups regular yellow cornmeal and cook mixture for about 15 minutes.
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