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A close-up of a bowl filled with smooth, yellow mashed food, resembling mashed plantains or a similar starchy dish.

Fresh Corn Polenta

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Two simple ingredients: fresh corn and butter, cooked in cast iron to create a creamy, rustic polenta. Sweet, bright, and finished with gentle heat retention from the pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: French, Modern
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ears Fresh corn halved, kernels grated
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cast iron pan

Method
 

  1. Grate kernels from corn into a blender and purée until smooth.
  2. Heat cast iron pan over medium heat.
  3. Add butter, then pour in puréed corn.
  4. Stir constantly and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened and just set.

Notes

Storage: refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water or milk to loosen.

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