Polenta fries with gorgonzola dressing
Italian 20 Mins Prep · 10 Mins Cook
- In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring constantly, for approx. 10-15 minutes until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Pour the cooked polenta into a lined square baking dish or tray, spreading it evenly. Allow it to cool and set for approx. 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, prepare the blistered tomatoes. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan, stirring occasionally, until they blister and burst, approx. 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Crumble the gorgonzola cheese. Crush the garlic.
- In a small blender, combine the crumbled cheese, yoghurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Blitz until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Once the polenta has set, cut it into finger-sized strips approx. 2cm x 6cm.
- Heat a skillet over a medium heat.
- Brush the polenta fingers with olive oil and place them in the pan. Cook for approx. 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly crispy and golden. Remove from the skillet and arrange on a serving platter.
- Spoon the blistered tomatoes over the polenta fingers along with some of the oil from the pan. Drizzle the gorgonzola dressing over the polenta fingers and serve.
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