Crispy Polenta Bites with Rosemary and Parmesan

Posted 2014-09-18 by chef@home ⇒ follow

It's crispy on the outside, soft and melts on the inside. This polenta bites makes a great alternative to chips to serve with your main dish. It also makes a great snack for the kids.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water
1 cup polenta
3 tsp sea salt
& #8531 ; cup parmesan grated
5 sprigs rosemary
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or enough to drizzle

Method

Line a shallow 20 x 20 cm tray with baking paper.

Bring the stock and water to the boil, stir in the polenta, continue stirring for 10 minutes until smooth.

Add in parmesan and season with salt, remove from the heat and stir.

Pour into the prepared tray, leave to set. Cut into square pieces.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Place extra virgin olive oil in a medium fry pan. Heat on high. Fry the polenta squares in batches until golden, then remove and transfer onto kitchen towel. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.