Polenta pairs really well with comfort-style protein like a roast or porchetta. It's quite easy to prepare but you do need to follow the right steps to make sure it's silky smooth. Here's my polenta recipe.
Category
Lunch
Servings
12
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
1 hour
Polenta is a great side dish and pairs really well with comfort-style protein like a roast or porchetta. It's quite easy to prepare but you do need to follow the right steps to make sure it's silky smooth. Here's my polenta recipe.
Ingredients
- 2.4 litres (about 2.5 quarts) of chicken stock
- 480g (approximately 17 oz) of polenta
- 60g (about 2 oz or 4 tablespoons) of butter
Directions
To prepare the polenta, pour the chicken stock into a pan with a lid and bring it to a simmer.
- Once simmering, gradually add the polenta while stirring continuously. Cook for 3-4 minutes on high heat. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan loosely, and continue cooking. Stir the mixture every 5-10 minutes, allowing it to cook for a total of 40-45 minutes.
- After the polenta is fully cooked, turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the butter until it's fully incorporated and the polenta has a creamy texture.
