Milho Frito - Fried Cornmeal, a recipe from The Worldwide Gourmet

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Milho Frito - Fried Cornmeal Recipe

Recipe

Total time: more than 2 hours

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Refrigeration time: 2 hours
Cost: Economical
Difficulty: Easy

Difficulty: Easy

Chef's Note

Cut into cubes and fried, this polenta-like mixture is a traditional side dish in Madeira, replacing fried potatoes.

Ingredients

- 250 g (9 oz.) cornmeal

- 2 liters (8 cups) water

- Oil for frying

- A drizzle of olive oil

- Salt

- 1 clove of garlic, minced

Method

cook the cornmeal with the water, garlic and olive oil until it forms a thick batter; pour into a greased flat-bottomed dish so that it forms a layer about 2.5 cm (1") thick; refrigerate;
cut into cubes;
deep fry in hot oil; remove once the cubes are nicely browned; season with salt and serve hot.

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