Crispy Polenta Sticks with Parmesan

If youre tired of the usual potato side dishes, its time to try crispy polenta sticks.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 80 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 18 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Soup base, chicken, cube

  • 500 ml Water

  • 160 g Koruzni zdrob

  • 0.75 teaspoons Salt, table

  • 30 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

  • 1 spoon Thyme, fresh

Steps

  1. Place a pot of water and broth on the stove. Wait for the liquid to boil. Slowly and gradually stir in the cornmeal. While continuously stirring, cook the polenta over moderate heat for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then mix in salt, thyme, and Parmesan. Remove the pot from the heat and stir the polenta well.

  2. Line a deep baking dish (20 x 20 cm) with parchment paper. Transfer the cooked polenta into the dish and spread it evenly. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about one hour to allow the polenta to set.

  3. Once set and cooled, remove the polenta from the dish and place it on a cutting board. Cut it into long, narrow sticks.

  4. Heat oil in a large pan and fry the polenta sticks until golden brown on all sides. Fry the sticks for about 5 minutes, turning them during cooking.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 384.42 kcal
  • Fat: 8.04 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.51 g
  • Carbohydrates: 62.31 g
    • Sugars: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 13.57 g
  • Fiber: 8.04 g

Advice

Instead of fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme, which can be replaced with basil or rosemary if desired. Serve the baked polenta sticks as a side dish or appetizer.