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Chef John's Three Corn Polenta

Chef John's Three Corn Polenta

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  • 40 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Fat

    • 🧈 2 teaspoons butter, divided
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • Vegetables

    • 🌽 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels, divided
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, pressed

  • Seasonings

    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • Liquid

    • 💧 2 ½ cups water, divided

  • Grains

    • ½ cup polenta

STEPS

1

Melt 1 teaspoon butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir 2/3 of the corn with a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper in the hot butter and oil until the corn is fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2

Pour 2 cups water into the corn mixture; bring to a simmer and whisk polenta into the mixture. Bring to a simmer again, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thick and polenta absorbs the water, about 20 minutes.

3

Add the remaining 1/2 cup water and stir; cook until the water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes more.

4

Stir remaining corn and 1 teaspoon butter into the polenta mixture. Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

166

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 27
    Carbs
  • 6
    Fats

💡 For a creamier texture, consider using milk instead of water.You can substitute fresh corn with frozen corn for convenience.Polenta can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated.Consider topping the polenta with grated cheese or sautéed vegetables for added flavor.