Polenta Fritta (Fried Polenta) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 450 ml Water, (3/4 pint)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 140 gm Polenta, (coarse cornmeal) (41/2oz)
- 75 gm Fine breadcrumbs, up to 125 (3-4oz)
- Â Â Oil for frying
- Â Â Salt and pepper
Directions
- 1. Cut the Polenta into slices about 1cm (1/2 inch) thick, then cut into strips about 4cm (11/2 inches) wide. Cut the strips diagonally into lozenge shapes. Season the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper and use to coat the pcs.
- 2. Heat sufficient oil in a frying-pan to come 5cm (2 inches) up the sides of the oil is warm, add in the polenta, necessary, and fry for 4-5 min till golden brown and crisp on the outside. Deep-fry in oil heated to 140 C for min. Remove from the pan and spoon, drain, on kitchen paper and serve immediately.
- NOTES : These crispy golden brown morsels are apopular starter during the winter in mountainous northern regions.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 111g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 135 | |
| Calories from Fat 9 | 7% |
| Total Fat 1.08g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.19g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium 60mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 27.47g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 1.16g | 1% |
| Protein 3.36g | 5% |
