Polenta Fries with Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip Recipe

Name: Polenta Fries with Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tube precooked polenta (about 1 pound); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip, recipe follows; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon za'atar; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; Zest and juice from 1 lime; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tube precooked polenta (about 1 pound)
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip, recipe follows
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon za'atar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Zest and juice from 1 lime
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Square off the sides of the polenta.
2
Cut the rectangle into about 45 sticks (2 inches by 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch).
3
Add the flour to a shallow baking dish or pie plate.
4
Dredge the polenta sticks in the flour and shake off the excess.
5
Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6
Line a baking sheet with paper towel.
7
Cook the polenta fries in batches until golden brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Remove to the prepared baking sheet to drain.
9
Season with salt and pepper while hot.
10
Serve with Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip alongside.
11
Combine the yogurt, za'atar, ginger and lime zest and juice in a small bowl.
12
Whisk in the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tube precooked polenta (about 1 pound), 2 cups all-purpose flour, 5 tablespoons canola oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Polenta Fries with Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Polenta Fries with Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip

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