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Creamy Polenta

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Creamy Polenta

Creamy Polenta

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Equipment

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale: Accurate digital kitchen scale for precise ingredient measurements; essential for recipes requiring specific ratios like polenta.

  • - Electric Mixer: Stand mixer or hand mixer to efficiently blend and whip the polenta mixture until smooth, ensuring a creamy texture.

  • - Heavy-Duty Pot: Durable stainless steel pot with a heavy bottom for even heat distribution when cooking the polenta; suitable for larger quantities or extended boiling times.

  • - Silicone Spatula: Non-stick silicone spatula designed for safe and easy stirring during the preparation of creamy polenta, ensuring smoothness without scratching surfaces.

  • - Wooden Spoon: A traditional wooden spoon for gentle folding and mixing; can also be used if no other options are available.

  • - Non-Stick Skillet (Medium Size): Ideal for making polenta on the stovetop with even heat distribution, preventing burning or sticking.

  • - Stainless Steel Colander: A colander with large holes to strain cooked polenta from water; useful for achieving the right consistency.

  • - Glass Measuring Cup: Transparent glass measuring cup, allowing you to easily see and measure liquid ingredients like broth or milk used in polenta recipes.

  • - Chef's Knife (8 Inch): A versatile kitchen knife for chopping and preparing ingredients such as onions that might be part of the recipe pre-processing.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup polenta (not quick-cooking) or yellow cornmeal (5 ounces)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Bring water and salt to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan, then add polenta in a thin stream, whisking. Cook over moderate heat, whisking, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cover pan, then cook at a bare simmer, stirring with a long-handled spoon for 1 minute after every 10 minutes of cooking, 45 minutes total. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until incorporated.
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Instruction 2

Serve polenta warm.
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