Basic Polenta

Name: Basic Polenta
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 10 1/2 cups whole milk; 3 1/2 cups (1 pound) stone-ground cornmeal; 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

5 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
10 1/2 cups whole milk
3 1/2 cups (1 pound) stone-ground cornmeal
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

1

Bring the salt, pepper, and milk to a boil.
2

Remove from the heat.
3

Slowly whisk in the cornmeal until all is incorporated.
4

Return to a low heat and cover, stir occasionally.
5

Cook until the polenta is smooth and creamy.
6

Fold in the cheese.
7

Season with salt and pepper if needed.
8

Fill a loaf pan with the polenta and allow to chill for 1 to 2 hours for Shrimp Etouffee.
9

Reserve the other polenta poured into two loaf pans for the Polenta Pie.