Basic Polenta
Ingredients
- 3 cups (~750 mL) water and/or milk
- 1 cup (~250 mL) coarse ground cornmeal or polenta
- Butter and/or olive oil to taste (likely in the range of 1–2 tablespoons / 15–30 mL)
- Salt
- Parmesan cheese, to taste
Ingredients for 4 servings (875 g) · the original recipe
Method
- 1
Bring the liquid to a boil in a heavy pot. If you're using milk, keep an eye on it: it can easily boil over and make a mess all over the place in seconds.
Stovetop - 2
When the liquid is at a boil, add a pinch or so of salt. Add the polenta, stirring frequently to avoid lumps and form a stable suspension.
- 3
Cover pot and turn to low heat, checking on it occasionally. Add more liquid if necessary. The polenta will be finished in approximately 45 minutes.
Stovetop - 4
Polenta can be kept on low heat for up to 20 minutes or allowed to cool for future use.
Stovetop
Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.
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