Crispy Baked Cheesy Polenta Fries

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant based)
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1&3/4 cup quick cooking polenta
• 3 tbsp parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnishing)
• 2 tbsp parsley or any other herb of choice (chopped, plus more for garnishing)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   In a saucepan or pot, combine milk, stock & butter, heat on medium high & bring to a rolling boil.

3. 3

   Slowly whisk in polenta, reduce heat to medium low, continue cooking & stirring until polenta pulls from the edges (abt 3-5 mins)

4. 4

   Add cheese, parsley, salt, pepper & chilli flakes (if using), stir well then remove from heat.

5. 5

   Brush heatproof container to be used to chill polenta with 1 tbsp olive oil.

6. 6

   Transfer polenta into greased heatproof container, gently press to spread it evenly, cover with cling film & refrigerate for 3 hrs.

7. 7

   When ready to bake, preheat oven to 200 deg C.

8. 8

   Transfer chilled polenta to a cutting board, cut into desired sized batons & arrange on a lined baking tray.

9. 9

   Brush polenta sticks with remaining olive oil & bake for 30-45 mins till fries turn golden brown.

10. 10

    Transfer baked polenta onto a serving plate, garnish with chopped parsley & grated parmesan (optional) & serve with preferred dipping sauce or own its own.