Polenta

Directions

1. 1
   Put the cornmeal in the top of a double boiler and stir in 1 cup water.
2. 2
   When well mixed, stir in 3 1/2 cups boiling water.
3. 3
   Cook over a very low flame, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
4. 4
   Add salt.
5. 5
   Place over hot water and continue cooking for 35 minutes to 1 hour.
6. 6
   Add butter and a lavish sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, or grate the cheese over the polenta just before serving.
7. 7
   Serve the polenta with game, pork or with spicy Mexican food.