Spicy Grilled Polenta Crostini

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Spicy Grilled Polenta Crostini

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 5 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 5 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 6
  • Butter unsalted 8Tbsp


  • Olive Oil 1/4 cup


  • Garlic Cloves 3 no.Minced


  • Red pepper flakes 1/2 Tsp


  • Chopped fresh rosemary 2Tsp


  • Salt 1Tsp


  • Freshly ground black pepper. 1/2 Tsp


  • Water/Vegetable stock 3 cup


  • Milk 2 cups


  • Cream 1Pack


  • Cornmeal 2 cups


  • Grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 Cup


  • Olive oil For brushing over polenta squares before grilling.


  • Red bell peppers 3 No. Large


  • Chopped Olives 1/3 Cup


  • Chopped Basil. 1Tsp


  • Chopped fresh mint. 1Tsp


  • Olive oil 2Tbsp


  • .Salt. To taste

Directions

  • PREPARING POLENTA:-
  • Line baking pan with foil,lightly oil the foil.Set aside.
  • In a large pan,heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic,chili flakes,rosemary,pepper and salt.Saute for a minute.
  • Add ,water/vegetable stock, cream and milk and bring to a boil.
  • Turn off the heat and add cornmeal slowly to the liquid,mix well.
  • Now again turn on the heat ,cook on low heat until the mixture is thick and pulls away from the sides of the pan.About 20-30 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add grated Parmesan cheese,spread the mixture into the prepared pan,smooth in the aur face with a wet spatula.
  • Let it cool on kitchen rack,then cover and refrigerate until firm,for 4 hrs or overnight.
  • Tranfer the polenta slab into a cutting board and cut into 24 squares using a sharp knife.
  • Grease a grill pan on medium heat with olive oil and place polenta squares on the pan.
  • Grill the polenta squares from both sides .Brush with olive oil if required.
  • PREPARING PEPPER TOPPING:-
  • Preheat oven on 200*c for 10 minutes.
  • Line a baking pan with foil and place bell peppers on the baking pan .
  • Grill for 10 minutes,or until done..
  • Place the roasted pepper in a bowl and cover with foil and let steam.
  • It will loosen the skin from the flesh and make them easier to peel.
  • After the peppers have cooled peel of the skins.
  • Remove the ribs and seeds .Donot rinse the pepper under water,use paper towels to blot excess juices.
  • Coarsely chopped the peppers,transfer to bowl.Add rest of the ingredients except green onions.Stir with fork.
  • Adjust seasoning as per your taste.
  • Let stand at least 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator to blend the flavors.
  • When ready to serve ,stir green onion into the pepper.
  • ASSEMBLE THE APPETIZERS:-
  • Top each square of hot grilled polenta with generous 1Tbsp of the topping.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining green onion and serve .