Creamy and Hearty Hands-free Polenta
An endlessly versatile, comforting and delicious recipe for creamy polenta, which pairs well with a multitude of dishes. Adapted from the Zuni Cafe Cookbook.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 5 C water
- 1 C coarsely ground polenta
- About 2 t salt, or to tast
- Unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a simmer in a 2-quart saucepan.
- Whisk in the polenta and stir until the water returns to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat until the polenta only bubbles and sputters occasionally.
- Cook uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring as needed, until thick but still fluid.
- If the polenta becomes stiff, add a trickle of water.
- Add salt and a generous dab of butter.
- Transfer the polenta to a double boiler set over simmering water, to rest for at least 30 minutes (or up to you a few hours)
- Wrap the lid tightly in plastic wrap and cover the polenta to prevent the polenta from developing a skin.
Notes
I don’t always rest the polenta and often serve immediately. Either method I’ve found delicious.
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