"For many people, rice and potatoes are the go to starches. But, Polenta makes a great starch for a meal. This creamy recipe will make a nice side dish for our Beef Roast in Pinot Noir recipe.
But, you can treat Polenta as a main dish. Just add herbs of your choice and a bit more cheese."
Creamy Polenta
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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
- 5 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cornmeal; coarse−grain
- 3 tabelspoons butter
- 1/2 cup Create "Parmigiano-Reggiano" cheese
Method
Step 1
Bring the water to a boil in a large heavy pot.
Step 2
Add the salt and reduce the heat until water is just simmering.
Step 3
Pour the cornmeal in a thin stream into the water while constantly stirring. To avoid lumps, stir quickly with a whisk while adding cornmeal. If you notice clumps, stop adding cornmeal from time to time and beat the mixture vigorously.
Step 4
Cook, stirring regularly for 20 to 30 minutes. The Polenta will become very thick while cooking. It is done when it comes away cleanly from the sides of the pot.
Step 5
Turn off the heat and add the butter and cheese. Stir until combined.