Romanian Oatmeal


 * Romanian oatmeal porridge.jpg 1/2 cups water
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal
 * Optional: sour cream
 * Optional: telemea (or​ feta cheese)
 * Optional: fresh herbs of choice
 * Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the salt and butter, stirring to melt.
 * Using a wooden spoon, add the cornmeal very gradually, while stirring constantly in the same direction.
 * Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pot, about 35 to 40 minutes.
 * serve hot
 * serve hot