Polenta chips

Step 1

To prepare the polenta chips , start with the polenta. Place a saucepan with water and oil 1 on the fire. As soon as it reaches a boil, pour the corn flour 2 while stirring rapidly 3 .

Step 2

As soon as it starts getting the right consistency, lower the heat and continue to cook, stirring with a wooden spoon 4 , for about 30-40 minutes until the polenta has reached a fairly solid consistency 5 . Turn off the flame and grease a 15"x10" (38x25 cm) rectangular pan 6 .

Step 3

Pour the polenta still hot 7 , and level the surface with a spatula trying to obtain a thickness of 1/2" (1 cm) 8 . Finally cover with parchment paper and level the surface with a rolling pin to make it smooth. Let it cool for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator 9 .

Step 4

Take the pan with the polenta and turn it over on a cutting board. With a smooth blade cut sticks about 1" (2 cm) wide 10 . Then cut in the other direction to create rows of sticks of about 3" (8 cm) long 11 : your chips are ready to be fried 12 .

Step 5

Place a pan with plenty of oil on the stove, and heat it until it reaches a temperature of 355°F (180°C) (use a kitchen thermometer to measure it). As soon as the oil reacheds the right temperature, dip a few pieces of polenta at a time 13 for about 8 minutes until they are golden brown. Drain with skimmer 14 and place on a tray lined with absorbent paper 15 to eliminate excess oil 15 .

Step 6

Finely chop the rosemary and mix it with coarse salt. Transfer the polenta chips in a basket lined with paper towels 16 , and serve them with a sprinkle of the rosemary and salt mix. Enjoy the still hot and steaming polenta chips 18 !