Soft polenta

Name: Soft polenta
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250g polenta; sea salt; 100g unsalted butter; 150g finely grated parmesan; 100g taleggio; freshly ground pepper

Neil Perry

April 28, 2014

easyTime:30 mins - 1 hourServes:4

Soft polenta goes well with any braise. The taleggio gives it a rich and distinctive flavour. If you're not a fan of smelly cheeses, leave it out - but it would be a terrible shame.

Ingredients

250g polenta
sea salt
100g unsalted butter
150g finely grated parmesan
100g taleggio
freshly ground pepper

Method

Step 1
Bring 1.4-1.5 litres water to the boil in a saucepan. Add some sea salt and, while whisking, pour in the polenta until it is completely incorporated.
Step 2
Reduce the heat and cook for about 40 minutes at a gentle simmer, stirring from time to time with a wooden spoon, until the grains are soft and no longer gritty.
Step 3
Towards the end, stir in the butter, parmesan and taleggio, add a good grind of pepper and check for salt.