Yields
5 servings
Courtesy of chef Susur Lee. Read the full article here.
This dish is easy to make and perfect as a pre-prepared lunch.
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ingredients
5
cup water
1
cup cornmeal
2
Tbsp sweet peas
2
Tbsp corn
2
Tbsp red pepper (diced)
2
Tbsp Parmesan cheese
salt
white pepper
nutmeg
olive oil
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directions
Step 1
Bring water to a boil, season with salt.
Step 2
Once polenta has thickened (approx. 30 min)
Step 3
When ready to make polenta cakes, lift polenta out of the dish, remove saran wrap & place polenta on cutting board. According to desired shape-use either round cookie cutter or cut polenta into large squares.
Step 4
Place saute pan over med heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 5
When oil is hot, add cakes & cook until golden brown on both sides (turning as little as possible).