Polenta chips

Name: Polenta chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: Fioretto corn flour 1 ½ cup; Water 1 quart; Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp; Rosemary to taste; Coarse salt to taste; Vegetable oil to taste

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Calories per serving

Lactose Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 94
Carbohydrates g 6.8
of which sugars g 0.2
Protein g 0.7
Fats g 7.1
of which saturated fat g 0.95
Fiber g 0.2
Sodium mg 65

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Makes: 30 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Polenta is one of the most versatile dishes: it goes from well-seasoned versions to more rustic ones like polenta medallions. And even in a sweet version. But what about a version for the aperitif? Do not worry, we have you covered with our polenta chips! We suggest a recipe that, once tried, you will always prepare for convivial moments such as a nice aperitif with family or friends! The polenta chips are very easy to prepare, thanks to the method we have perfected. Fry the crunchy polenta chips and flavor them with a fragrant mix of rosemary and salt: each bite will be a moment of irresistible pleasure for the palate! We know you cannot wait to try our amazing polenta chips. What are you waiting for? Get ready to make them with us - Here is how we are going to do it!

INGREDIENTS

Calories per serving

Ingredients for about 30 polenta chips: Fioretto corn flour 1 ½ cup (250 g); Water 1 quart (1 l); Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp; Rosemary to taste; Coarse salt to taste

For frying in the pan: Vegetable oil to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Polenta chips

To prepare the polenta chips, start with the polenta. Place a saucepan with water and oil 1 on the fire. As soon as it reaches a boil, pour the corn flour 2 while stirring rapidly 3.

As soon as it starts getting the right consistency, lower the heat and continue to cook, stirring with a wooden spoon 4, for about 30-40 minutes until the polenta has reached a fairly solid consistency 5. Turn off the flame and grease a 15"x10" (38x25 cm) rectangular pan 6.

Pour the polenta still hot 7, and level the surface with a spatula trying to obtain a thickness of 1/2" (1 cm) 8. Finally cover with parchment paper and level the surface with a rolling pin to make it smooth. Let it cool for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator 9.

Take the pan with the polenta and turn it over on a cutting board. With a smooth blade cut sticks about 1" (2 cm) wide 10. Then cut in the other direction to create rows of sticks of about 3" (8 cm) long 11: your chips are ready to be fried 12.

Place a pan with plenty of oil on the stove, and heat it until it reaches a temperature of 355°F (180°C) (use a kitchen thermometer to measure it). As soon as the oil reacheds the right temperature, dip a few pieces of polenta at a time 13 for about 8 minutes until they are golden brown. Drain with skimmer 14 and place on a tray lined with absorbent paper 15 to eliminate excess oil 15.

Finely chop the rosemary and mix it with coarse salt. Transfer the polenta chips in a basket lined with paper towels 16, and serve them with a sprinkle of the rosemary and salt mix. Enjoy the still hot and steaming polenta chips 18!

Storage

Once the polenta chips are ready, it is advisable to consume them immediately. The non-fried chips, on the other hand, can be stored in the refrigerator for two days, covered with plastic wrap. It is also possible to freeze the polenta chips taking care to place the sticks well spaced on a tray. Once frozen they can be transferred to a freezer bag to optimize the space!