Kimchi Polenta Fries
Kimchi Polenta Fries are baked polenta sticks mixed with kimchi and cheese, served as a savory snack or side dish.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Polenta (coarse ground) | 250 | Grams |
| Water (for cooking polenta) | 1 | Liter |
| Whole Milk (for creamy texture) | 250 | Milliliters |
| Kimchi (finely chopped) | 200 | Grams |
| Cheddar Cheese (grated) | 150 | Grams |
| Butter (unsalted) | 50 | Grams |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Olive Oil (for baking) | 2 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- Bring water and whole milk to a boil in a large pot.
- Gradually whisk in the polenta, reduce heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in butter, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese, and chopped kimchi until well combined.
- Spread the polenta mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.
- Once cooled, cut the polenta into fry-shaped sticks.
- Brush the polenta sticks with olive oil and place them on a baking tray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot as a snack or side dish.
Prep
- Chill the polenta mixture for at least 2 hours before cutting into fries.
Kitchen equipment
Parchment PaperBaking Sheet