Buttered Polenta

Buttered Polenta
Buttered Polenta
Elena slow-cooks her polenta the traditional way, which can be a soul-satisfying experience if you set aside the time. When polenta is cooked properly, each grain of cornmeal slowly absorbs the liquid until it swells, becoming perfectly tender and seeming to disappear within the whole.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
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  • 5 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Carbohydrate 31 g(10%)
  • Cholesterol 11 mg(4%)
  • Fat 8 g(13%)
  • Fiber 2 g(6%)
  • Protein 3 g(6%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(16%)
  • Sodium 603 mg(25%)
  • Calories 213

Preparation Bring water, oil, and sea salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot, then add polenta in a slow stream, whisking. Cook over moderate heat, whisking, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently with a long-handled spoon, 45 minutes. Remove from heat, then add butter and stir until incorporated.

Preparation Bring water, oil, and sea salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot, then add polenta in a slow stream, whisking. Cook over moderate heat, whisking, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently with a long-handled spoon, 45 minutes. Remove from heat, then add butter and stir until incorporated.