Polenta Fries with Lemon & Dill Dip

Ingredients

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  2 cups Polenta

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  1 tsp Herbs de Provence

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  1 tsp Salt

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  Oil for Frying

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pot, bring water, milk and vegetable stock mix to a boil.

2. 2

   Lower heat and whisk in the polenta. Continue whisking for about 2-5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and polenta is creamy.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and add butter and herb de provence. Mix until well incorporated. Then transfer the polenta to a prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly with a spatula. Chill for at least 2 - 3 hours or until its fully set.

4. 4

   Once set, preheat the frying oil to 375°F.

5. 5

   Carefully flip the baking sheet onto a cutting board to release the polenta. Cut the polenta into equal size sticks, about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide.

6. 6

   Using a spider strainer, submerge the polenta fries at a time into the oil and fry them for 3 - 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

7. 7

   Remove from oil and transfer to a prepared dish with paper towel to cool. Sprinkle with salt.

8. 8

   In a small bowl combine the Lemon & Dill dip mix and sour cream. Mix until well combined and transfer to a dipping bowl.

9. 9

   Serve the polenta fries with the lemon & dill dip.