Croatian-style Polenta

Description

6 servings

Polenta

Ingredients

• 2 qt water
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 cups yellow cornmeal (polenta)
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring salted water to boil; add polenta, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
2. Add butter and cheese; cook over low heat, stirring continuously for 25 minutes.
3. Polenta can be served with Italian sauce, or rinse a shallow baking dish with cold water, pour in polenta mixture, spreading so it is ½ inch thick.
4. Cover; cut into 2 inch squares; saute in ¼ cup butter over moderate heat, turning 3 or 4 times until lightly browned and serve as a starch with any kind of meat.