Simple Polenta
serves 2-4
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3 cups water
1 cup coarsely ground yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon olive oil
prep: 5 minutes
total: 30 minutes
medium saucepan
whisk
bowl
1. Bring a medium saucepan of water and 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil over high heat.
2. While constantly whisking with one hand, slowly shake in the cornmeal in a thin stream with the other. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta thickens, about 15-30 minutes, depending on the coarseness of the grind. (Scrape the bottom and sides while cooking to prevent the polenta from sticking.)
3. Stir in the olive oil, then pour the polenta into a bowl. Let it rest for 5 minutes or so before serving.
2. While constantly whisking with one hand, slowly shake in the cornmeal in a thin stream with the other. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta thickens, about 15-30 minutes, depending on the coarseness of the grind. (Scrape the bottom and sides while cooking to prevent the polenta from sticking.)
3. Stir in the olive oil, then pour the polenta into a bowl. Let it rest for 5 minutes or so before serving.
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