Creamy Polenta with Parmesan and Butter

Name: Creamy Polenta with Parmesan and Butter
Ingredients: 1 Šálka polenta; 4 Šálka water; 1 ČL salt; 2 PL butter; parmesan cheese

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Learn how to make perfectly soft and creamy polenta, enriched with butter and Parmesan for a rich, comforting side dish. This straightforward method ensures a smooth texture and delicious flavor, ideal served alongside your favorite sauce or meat.

Ingredients extracted via AI

1 Šálka polenta4 Šálka water1 ČL salt2 PL butterparmesan cheese

Procedure generated via AI

Measure one cup of polenta, filling it about 95% full, and set aside.
Pour four cups of water into a saucepan, add one teaspoon of fine salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Gradually sprinkle the polenta into the boiling water while continuously whisking to prevent lumps from forming.
Once all the polenta is added, reduce the heat to low and keep whisking until the mixture begins to thicken, maintaining a gentle simmer.
When the polenta thickens, stop whisking, cover the pot, and cook for 30 minutes, uncovering and stirring every 5 to 6 minutes.
After 30 minutes, check the texture; if it’s still grainy, continue cooking until the polenta becomes smooth and tender.
When ready, turn off the heat and stir in two tablespoons of butter until about half of it melts into the polenta.
Add a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese and mix well until the polenta turns creamy.
Cover the polenta again, remove the pot from the heat, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
After resting, uncover, stir once more, and adjust the salt to taste if needed.