Polenta Fries

Polenta Fries

This is a great twist on the traditional french fry. If you don’t want to go to the trouble of making your own by scratch, you can always buy prepared polenta at just about any grocery store, slice them into fries, and fry.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 ¼ cups dry polenta
  • 3 ounces Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Step 1
In a large saucepan, combine milk, chicken stock, and butter; bring to rolling boil. Slowly whisk in polenta. Turn down heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until polenta pulls from edge of pan. Mix in cheese and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread polenta evenly over a cookie sheet, and refrigerate until cold.

Step 2
Transfer polenta to cutting board and cut into cut 3/4 by 3/4 by 3 1/2 inch sticks.

Step 3
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry polenta sticks in batches until crispy. Place on dry paper towels to drain.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

493
Calories
25g
Fat
54g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 493
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat8g 40%
Cholesterol29mg 10%
Sodium1436mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate54g 20%
Dietary Fiber4g 16%
Total Sugars6g
Protein15g
Vitamin C22mg 110%
Calcium302mg 23%
Iron6mg 34%
Potassium116mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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