Sauteed Polenta
Serves: 6
Leila Emmerich
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
48
Sweetness
46
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Bring water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan and slowly add polenta, whisking constantly
2
Cook polenta over moderate heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes
3
Remove from heat, add butter, and salt and pepper to taste
4
On a lightly oiled baking sheet spread warm polenta about 3/4-inch thick and cool to room temperature
5
Polenta may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered
6
Cut polenta into 1 1/2-inch diamond shapes or squares
7
In skillet saute polenta in 2 batches in 2 tablespoons olive oil over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, adding additional oil to skillet if necessary, until golden on both sides
8
Transfer polenta as cooked with a slotted spoon to platter and cover
9
Serve polenta sprinkled with Parmesan