Italian · Lunch
Fried Sliced Yellow Cornmeal (Gluten-Free)
Cornmeal is simmered into thick polenta, cooled into slices, then coated in gluten-free breadcrumbs and shallow-fried until the crust turns golden and crackling while the interior stays soft and creamy. Served warm with grated Parmesan and a wedge of lemon for brightness alongside a simple green salad.
$3
15 minsPrep
25 minsCook
40 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
612Calories
14.8gProtein
27.9gFat
75.2gCarbs
2.4gSugar
6.1gFiber
1084mgSodium
9mgChol
5.9gSat Fat
320mgPotassium
210mgCalcium
2.9mgIron
0.1mcgVitamin B12
8mgVitamin C
vegetarian
gluten-free
low-cholesterol
high-fiber
gluten-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Mince the garlic, grate the Parmesan, and measure out the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, and rice flour near the stove.
2
Simmer
Bring the vegetable stock to a boil over medium-high heat, then whisk in cornmeal in a slow steady stream, stirring often 15 minutes until thick.
3
Finish
Stir minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper into the hot polenta until smooth and combined.
4
Chill
Spread polenta into a 1.5 cm thick mound on a plate and chill uncovered 30 minutes until firm.
5
Dredge
Cut chilled polenta into 3 slices, dust lightly with rice flour, then press both sides into gluten-free breadcrumbs to coat.
6
Fry
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry polenta slices 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden.
7
Drain
Lift fried slices onto a paper towel-lined plate and blot excess oil for 1 minute.
8
Plate
Arrange crispy polenta slices on a plate with arugula and lemon wedge for squeezing.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup300g cornmeal
- 3 cups720ml vegetable stock
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 4 tbsp28g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup60g gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp16g rice flour
- 4 tbsp60ml olive oil, for shallow-frying
- 2 tbsp30ml olive oil, for the polenta
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 22 lemon wedge, for serving
- a small handful of arugula, for serving
