Polenta
4 c Water 1 ts Salt 1 1/2 c Polenta (coarse cornmeal) BRING THE WATER TO A BOIL, add the salt, then whisk in the polenta, pouring it in a slow, steady stream so that lumps don't fo...
Ingredients
- 4cup water
- 1tsp salt
- 11/2 c polenta (coarse cornmeal)
Directions
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4 c Water 1 ts Salt 1 1/2 c Polenta (coarse cornmeal) BRING THE WATER TO A BOIL, add the salt, then whisk in the polenta, pouring it in a sl
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Lower the heat, and cook about 30 minutes, while stirring
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Or cook the polenta in a double boiler over simmering water for 45 minutes, giving it a stir every 15 minutes or so
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If you wish to serve the polenta soft, keep it over the heat in a double boiler until needed
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To make firm polenta, pour it into a pan and set it aside
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after a while it will cool and firm up
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Turn it out of its pan and cut it into 1/2-inch slices
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To broil or grill the polenta, brush both sides of each slice with olive oil and cook until lightly browned