Polenta

Name: Polenta
Prep time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 6 cup cold water, plus up to 1/2 cup more if needed; 1 tbl Kosher salt; 1.5 cup polenta; 2 tbl unsalted butter; 1.5 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

55 min

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Polenta, writes Chez Panisse’s Cal Peternell in Twelve Recipes, is “more ratio than recipe.” The standard is 4 parts water to 1 part polenta, simmered for 30 minutes. Be careful to add the polenta to the boiling water in a slow, steady stream with one hand as you whisk with the other—this will prevent lumps from forming. (If you end up with a few lumps despite your best efforts, don’t sweat it; it’ll still taste delicious.) Enriching it at the end with butter and cheese isn’t strictly necessary.

55 min

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Ingredients

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6 cup cold water, plus up to 1/2 cup more if needed Added to
1 tbl Kosher salt Added to
1¹⁄₂ cup polenta Added to
2 tbl unsalted butter Added to
1¹⁄₂ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese Added to

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Directions

1. Step

Bring the water and salt to a boil in heavy-bottomed, 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Step

When the water starts to boil, add the polenta in a steady stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. When the polenta begins to bubble, lower the heat to medium-low. Switch to a wooden spoon and stir.

3. Step

Let the polenta simmer gently, adjusting the heat to low as necessary. Cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta is thick and looks creamy, about 0 minutes. if it looks too thick, add up to 1/2 cup additional water.

4. Step

Remove the polenta from the heat and stir in the butter and cheese. Serve immediately.

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