POLENTA (CORNMEAL) CHIPS

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Iain Hewitson is my favourite Australian chef, he serves these chips at his Melbourne resturant Tolarno's. Serve them as an appetiser or as a side dish -- great with sweet chilli sauce. Prep time doesn't include the overnight cooling.

Provided by Marli

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock
250 g polenta (cornmeal)
4 cups cold water
salt
100 g freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
6 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cook the garlic in the chicken stock until it is tender& set aside.
  • Combine the polenta& 2 cups of the cold water, stir until mixed.
  • Bring the other 2 cups of cold water to the boil in a large pot with the salt.
  • Add the polenta mix and cook for 5 minutes, stirring vigoursly.
  • Turn the heat down to low& cook for 30 minutes until mixture comes away from the sides.
  • Chop the garlic very finely, then add to the polenta with the parmesan, stir until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into an oiled baking tray& spread out to about 1/2 centimetre thick.
  • Cool overnight.
  • Cut into chips.
  • Beat the eggs& milk together.
  • Dust the chips in the flour, dip in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumbs.
  • Repeat this process until all the chips are crumbed.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot until hot.
  • Deep-fry the chips until they are golden brown.
  • Drain well& serve hot.

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