Grilled Polenta

🛒 Ingredients

• Cornmeal (Polenta) 50 g · 180 kcal
• Olive Oil 5 g · 45 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bring 250ml of water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then add 2g of salt.
2. Slowly whisk in the 50g of cornmeal, reducing heat to low and stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
3. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes until the polenta is thick and smooth.
4. Pour the hot polenta onto a greased baking sheet or shallow dish, spreading evenly to about 2.5 cm (1 inch) thickness.
5. Let it cool completely and firm up, which will take about 1-2 hours at room temperature or faster in the refrigerator.
6. Once firm, cut the polenta into desired shapes such as squares, rectangles, or triangles.
7. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the polenta slices lightly with 5g of olive oil.
8. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown with visible grill marks and slightly crispy.
9. Serve hot as a side dish or appetizer, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.