Recipe for Creamy Polenta with Butter

Cornmeal boiled in a mixture of water and milk until it reaches a smooth consistency.

Ingredients

• 200 grams cornmeal
• 500 milliliters water
• 500 milliliters milk
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 50 grams parmesan cheese
• 5 grams salt

Preparation

1. Bring the water, milk, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan
2. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal and simmer for twenty minutes while stirring
3. Stir in the butter and grated parmesan cheese until the mixture is creamy

Tips

• Whisking constantly during the first minutes prevents the cornmeal from clumping
• Use a combination of milk and water to achieve a richer taste
• If the polenta becomes too thick add a little warm water to loosen