Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from ground cornmeal One of the great things about polenta is that it is easy to prepare. Some popular polenta recipes include grilled polenta with roasted vegetables, polenta fries, polenta cakes with sautéed mushrooms and slow cooked southern style brisket.
How to cook polenta? you can start by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of polenta and a pinch of salt, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the polenta, stirring frequently, until it is thick and creamy, about 20-30 minutes. You can add a nob of butter or a splash of milk to the polenta to give it a richer flavour and creamier texture and don't forget to top with parmesan cheese.
