Basic Polenta

Servings: 4  ·  Prep: 2 min  ·  Cook: 35 min

Ingredients

• 1½ cups coarse cornmeal
• ¾ teaspoon salt, or (optional)

Method

1. Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Whisk in the cornmeal a little at a time.
3. Drop to a simmer. Cook 30 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
4. Stir in salt.
5. Serve warm and creamy, or pour into a pan and refrigerate 1 hour to set for slicing.