— 1 cup medium grind cornmeal; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 cups water; Instructions. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup cornmeal, whisking constantly. ... Whole grain cornmeal is available at specialty sites like Bob's Red Mill. If you do buy whole grain cornmeal, make sure to store it in the fridge or freezer so it lasts longer.