CREAMY POLENTA
Polenta is one of those staples in every Italian kitchen. Often times we find it pre made in a tube in the grocery store but making it from scratch takes as little time as slicing and cooking the store bought version. This is my base recipe that I like to change up with seasonal ingredients.
ingredients
- 1 litre water (salted) or chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 200 grams or approx
- . 2 cups semolina or corn flour (fine)
- 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
preparation
In a pot bring the salted water or stock to a boil. Add in the olive oil, and while whisking add in the semolina. Once it begins to thicken, lower the heat to medium to low and use a wooden spoon to stir occasionally to avoid it sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook 40 to 45 minutes. Before serving add in the cheese, salt, and pepper.
***Instant polenta will work very well too it is the same steps as mentioned above just with a reduced cooking time.
