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POLENTA FRITTA PERFETTA con crema di GORGONZOLA e noci

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Fried Polenta

Cultural Context

Originating from Northern Italy, polenta is a staple made from ground cornmeal, often served as a comforting side dish. Traditionally, polenta is cooked slowly and served soft, but frying it creates a crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with its creamy interior. Today, fried polenta is enjoyed in various forms across Italy and has gained popularity worldwide as a versatile and satisfying dish.

ItalianITside
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 liters natural mineral water
300 grams flour
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
200 grams gorgonzola
100 grams milk
coarsely chopped walnuts
black pepper
peanut oil for frying
bolognese brine (or regular salt) for salting the fried polenta

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cost-effective butter substitute.

seasoned breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: plain breadcrumbs

Plain breadcrumbs can be used to reduce costs.

1

Bring 1.5 liters of natural mineral water to a boil in a pot.

2

Gradually add 300 grams of flour while stirring to avoid lumps, and cook until thickened to form polenta.

3

Once the polenta is cooked, spread it out to cool and set.

4

Cut the cooled polenta into desired shapes for frying.

5

Heat peanut oil in a frying pan and fry the polenta pieces until golden and crispy.

6

In a separate pan, combine 200 grams of gorgonzola, 100 grams of milk, and heat gently until melted and smooth to create the sauce.

7

Serve the fried polenta topped with the gorgonzola sauce, coarsely chopped walnuts, and season with black pepper and bolognese brine.

Cooking Techniques

cookingfryingdredging

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggsgluten

Also Known As

Polenta FrittaFried CornmealCrispy Polenta
Local Name: Polenta fritta

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