Is polenta pointlessly bland or a delicious starchy staple, do you like it soft or grilled, and what do you serve it with? Here is the recipe for you ;)
(Serves 4)
150ml milk
½ tsp salt
150g coarse cornmeal
50g butter
25g grated parmesan (optional)
Put the milk in a large, heavy-based pan along with 600ml water and the salt, and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, measure out the cornmeal and put it near the hob.
When the pan comes to the boil, add the cornmeal, letting it run in thin streams through your fingers, whisking continuously. Stir for a minute or two until it thickens.
Turn the heat right down and stir well, roughly every 4-5 minutes to prevent it sticking, for about 35-45 minutes, until the polenta begins to come away from the sides of the pan. Stir in the butter and cheese, if using, then put on a serving dish.
