Polenta Fries

Dinner Snack
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup instant polenta (plus 6 tbsp for coating)
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 50g parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
  • Salt & pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh basil
  • Aioli or other sauce (optional, for serving)

Method

  1. Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Slowly add the polenta, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until thick.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Line a tray with baking paper and spread the mixture out to about 2cm thick.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  6. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a new tray with baking paper and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  7. Once chilled, cut polenta into chip-sized pieces and coat with the extra polenta.
  8. Arrange on the tray, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through.
  9. Cook until golden and crunchy. Serve with extra parmesan, fresh basil, and dipping sauce if desired.