Fried Polenta Recipe

Name: Fried Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Basic Polenta, recipe follows; 2 cups olive oil, for frying; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; Salt; 1 cup purchased marinara sauce; Polenta:; 6 cups water (or 2 c Milk & 4 c stock); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

3 cups Basic Polenta, recipe follows
2 cups olive oil, for frying
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Salt
1 cup purchased marinara sauce
Polenta:
6 cups water (or 2 c Milk & 4 c stock)
2 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Lightly oil an 11 by 7-inch baking dish. Transfer the hot polenta to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to 3/4-inch thick. Refrigerate until cold and firm, about 2 hours.
2
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
3
Cut the polenta into 2 by 1-inch pieces. Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the polenta pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer the polenta pieces to paper towels and drain. Place the polenta pieces on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batches.
4
Transfer the polenta pieces to a serving platter. Sprinkle the polenta with the Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve, passing the marinara sauce alongside.
5
Basic Polenta:
6
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted.

1253

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Basic Polenta, recipe follows, 2 cups olive oil, for frying, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, Salt, and more.

Yes, Fried Polenta falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Polenta

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