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pan fried polenta cake

Pan-Fried Polenta Cake

Polenta is a good alternative for rice or pasta and commonly served with sauce dishes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side dishes, Vegetarian
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 147 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Bring the milk, chicken stock and thyme to the boil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
    pan fried polenta the making
  • Reduce the heat and whisk the polenta gradually into the milk then whisk constantly until thickened and cooked.
    pan fried polenta the making
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the grated parmesan and butter until well combined. Season to taste.
    pan fried polenta the making
  • Pour the hot polenta onto an oiled tray, cover with a cling film and let it cool.
    pan fried polenta the making
  • Once cooled, unmould the ‘polenta cake’ and cut into equal square or rectangular pieces.
    pan fried polenta the making
  • Heat the olive oil and butter over a medium low heat and gently fry the polenta.
    pan fried polenta
  • Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve immediately.
    pan fried polenta cake

Notes

  • The polenta can be prepared a day in advance and kept for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 5gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cornmeal, polenta
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