Crispy Fried Polenta

• sunflower oil↗2 tbsp tbsp

  plus extra for plate

• polenta↗150g g
• ground nutmeg↗1
• unsalted butter↗25g g
• parmesan↗30g g

  grated

• fresh herbs, e.g., parsley↗1 tbsp tbsp

  chopped (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Lightly grease a plate with oil. In a medium‑sized pot bring 500ml water and 1 tsp fine sea salt to the boil. Stir in the polenta and cook for 2 mins, stirring constantly. Season to taste with the nutmeg and some pepper. Remove the pan from the heat, put the lid on and let the polenta rest for 5 mins.

2. 2

   Beat butter and parmesan into the polenta. Pour the mixture onto the greased plate and spread evenly. Let it cool and set for 15 mins. Cut the cooled polenta into 8‑12 rectangles or diamonds. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry each polenta piece for 3 mins on each side until golden. For serving, sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the polenta pieces, if you like. This recipe has been provided by Einfach Backen and has not been re‑tested by us.