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How to Make Polenta Fries

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By olverajennifer
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A great alternative to traditional French fries, polenta fries offer a twist on an old favorite.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Large saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cooking spray
  • Wooden spoon
  • Slotted spoon
  • 9" x 13" pan
  • Baking sheet
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnishing
  • Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all purpose flour for dredging, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced
  • Cayenne pepper, to taste
  • Sea salt, to taste
  1. Step 1

    Spray baking pan with cooking spray.

  2. Step 2

    Combine milk, chicken stock and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. Step 3

    Slowly whisk in polenta. Cook over low heat, continuing to whisk, until polenta is very thick and begins to pull away from the side of the pan.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Pour prepared polenta in baking pan and spread evenly with a wooden spoon.

  6. Step 6

    Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours and up to a day.

  7. Step 7

    Preheat oven to 250-degrees. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches a temperature of about 365-degrees. It should sizzle when sprinkled with a drop or two of water.

  8. Step 8

    Remove polenta from the refrigerator. Cut in half lengthwise, and cut halves into even 1/2"-wide strips. Dredge polenta fries in flour to evenly coat. Shake off excess.

  9. Step 9

    Cook polenta fries in batches until crisp and golden brown on all sides.

  10. Step 10

    Remove cooked polenta fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Place cooked polenta fries on a baking sheet in a single layer in the oven to keep warm.

  11. Step 11

    Before serving, sprinkle polenta fries with salt, pepper, rosemary, Parmesan cheese and cayenne.

Tips & Warnings
  • Polenta fries will be very hot when removed from oil. Allow to cool for a minute before eating.
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