Fried polenta transforms creamy polenta into crispy french fry like sticks that are perfect for dipping into tomato sauce.
What You'll Need
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Gradually add the polenta while stirring to break up the lumps. Reduce heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring frequently, until it thickens and becomes smooth
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Once the polenta is cooked, stir in the butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step
2
Pour the cooked polenta into a greased shallow dish. My dish is 9 x 9 inches. Spread it out evenly, smoothing the surface. Let it cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up
Step
3
Once the polenta has cooled and set, cut it into desired shapes, such as squares or triangles. You can cut the polenta slices into whatever shape you prefer.
Step
4
Fry the polenta pieces until they turn golden brown and crispy on each side. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side. .