Polenta
By: Anonymous
Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 1:32am

Ingredients




1 cup polenta
4 cups water
salt to taste
4 tablespoons butter

Preparation

1 Heat water lightly seasoned with salt to a boil over high heat, about 5 minutes. Quickly whisk in the polenta until fully incorporated. 2 Lower the heat to a low simmer, add the butter and allow the polenta to cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

About


Polenta, a type of yellow cornmeal mush, is a traditional Northern Italian staple. It is delicious served with dishes such as Osso Bucco or on it's own. Other options to add are Parmesan cheese, cream, porcini mushrooms, etc..