Milho Frito | Portuguese Fried Corn Meal | Fried Polenta

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: polenta

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Polenta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a cheesy flavor.

Cook cornmeal in boiling water for about 10 minutes, stirring vigorously.

Oil a casserole dish before pouring in the cooked cornmeal mixture.

Spread the cornmeal mixture flat in the dish and refrigerate for 3 to 5 hours or overnight.

Cut the set cornmeal into squares after it has firmed up.

Fry the squares in olive oil until golden brown on both sides.

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