3 cups water (or chicken broth, or half water and half broth)
1 cup yellow cornmeal
Dash of salt
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Pour meat sauce or stew over polenta and top with grated cheese.
Or mix cream cheese into polenta.
Alternatively, slowly heat heavy cream, pour over polenta and add grated cheese.
PREPARATION
Add liquid and salt to a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Rapidly stir in cornmeal. Stir or whisk until smooth, removing lumps.
Reduce heat to medium-low heat.
Stir frequently to prevent the mixture from burning and to keep lumps from forming.
Cook until well thickened and grains are tender, approximately 35 minutes.
MICROWAVE
Add all ingredients to microwave-safe bowl and cook on medium.
Remove, stir, and continue cooking until mixture is thick.
