The perfect appetizer, side dish, or snack
We love having these Polenta Feta Fries with vegetable patties but feel free to serve them as snacks or appetizers. Don't forget to make Ranch for dipping; it takes it to the next level.
- the fries have a beautiful golden-brown and crispy exterior
- the feta cheese adds a lovely Mediterranean note
- kids and adults love it
- an excellent side dish for any day of the week
- fancy enough for holidays and special occasions
Bam Spices
Recently we started collaborating with Bam Spices. It's a Slovenian-based company with a gorgeous variety of spices that they sell here: https://zacimbe.si (In Slovenian).
In today's recipe, we used a teaspoon of their BAM Spices Herbal Garden mixture. If you can't get it in your country, feel free to use a mix of oregano, rosemary, chives, and parsley.
What to serve with Polenta Feta Fries
We love serving Polenta Feta Fries with a sauce. For this recipe, we love:
- mayonnaise
- tartar sauce
- ranch
- other yogurt-based sauces
Storing
We don't recommend storing these Polenta Feta Fries. What makes them unique is the crispiness, crunchiness, and delicious interior. Still, if you have any leftovers, place them in an airtight container and reheat the same or the next day before serving.
How to make Polenta Feta Fries at home (video)
Check this quick video to master this Polenta Feta Fries recipe at home.
Do not forget to try these side dish recipes
- Roasted Smashed Potatoes
- Roast Potatoes with Paprika
- Crispy Fried Polenta with Baba Ganoush
- Slovenian Cheese Dumplings
- Slovenian Buckwheat Porridge
- Mlinci or Baked Noodles
- Best Mashed Potatoes
METHOD
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preparation
Grease a 5-inch x 8-inch (12 cm x 20 cm) baking dish with butter.
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cook the polenta
Place a pot with salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. The pour in the polenta while whisking continuously with a whisk. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. While whisking non-stop, cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
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add the feta and spices
Remove the polenta from the heat. Stir in the butter, then add the feta cheese and Bam Spices (or a teaspoon of the homemade spice mixture. In that case, use parsley, oregano, chives, and rosemary.) Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly using a spatula. Refrigerate for at least one hour (or overnight).
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pan-fry in a pan
Transfer the polenta to a cutting board and cut it into 14 sticks, each approximately 1-inch x 3-inches (2 cm x 10 cm). Place a large pan with oil over high heat. Add the polenta feta fries and pan-fry them until golden-brown, approximately 3 - 4 minutes per side, or 16 minutes in total.
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postrežemo
Serve Polenta Feta Fries as a side dish, appetizer, or snack. It's best to serve it with Yogurt Ranch Dressing.
