Bring 3 Cups Of Water To A Boil In A Large Pot. Reduce Heat To Medium-Low. Mix 1 1/2 Cups Of Cornmeal With The Remaining Cup Of Water To The Boiling Water. Stirring Constantly With A Wooden Spoon. Cook For About 5 Minutes, Slowly Adding The Remaining Cup Of Cornmeal. When The Mixture Is Very Thick And Starts To Pull Away From The Sides Of The Pan, Transfer To A Serving Bowl Or Plate. Use A Wooden Paddle Or Spoon To Compress The Mixture Into A Round Shape. Use As A Side Dish For Meats And Vegetables.