Fried Polenta

1. Boil water with salt in a pot.

2. Whisk in the polenta and cook until thickened.

3. Stir in butter and parmesan to enrich the mixture.

4. Spread hot polenta into a shallow dish about half an inch thick.

5. Refrigerate until firm enough to cut.

6. Slice the chilled polenta into the desired shapes.

7. Heat oil in a pan over medium high.

8. Fry polenta pieces on both sides until crisp and golden.

9. Season with salt and serve with your choice of sauce or toppings.