Italian Snacks and Light Meals Recipes - Parmesan Polenta (Polenta Parmigiano) Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 600 ml/2 1/2 cups milk

• 25 g/1 oz/2 tbsp butter

• 175 g/6 oz/1 1/2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal

• 75 g/3 oz/3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

• 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh mint

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Flour for dusting

• Oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Heat the milk and butter together in a saucepan until not quite boiling.

2. Whisk in the cornmeal and beat over a moderate heat with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens.

3. Allow to cool slightly and add the Parmesan, mint, salt and pepper. Leave to cool.

4. Roll out the polenta on a floured board to 1 cm/1/2 in thick and cut out rounds with pastry cutters.

5. Deep-fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and drain on kitchen paper.

6. The discs can be topped with fish, meat or vegetables.