Chef John's Three Corn Polenta

Prep Time::10 mins

Cook Time::40 mins

Additional Time::5 mins

Total Time::55 mins

Servings::4

Yield::4 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter, divided

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels, divided

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 clove garlic, pressed

2 ½ cups water, divided

½ cup polenta

Directions

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 a pinch of 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.

Pour 2 cups water into corn mixture; bring to a simmer and whisk polenta into mixture. Bring to a simmer again, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and polenta absorbs the water, 20 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup water and stir; cook for until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes more.

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

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