Polenta Coins

Ingredients

• 1 Garlic clove
• 500 ml classic vegetable broth
• Salt
• 125 g cornmeal
• Pepper
• a little olive oil (for the baking dish)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Peel the garlic. Bring the broth with the garlic and a pinch of salt to a boil.

2. 2.

   Add the cornmeal to the boiling liquid while stirring constantly.

3. 3.

   Reduce heat and cook the polenta over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 40 minutes.

4. 4.

   Lightly coat a baking dish or sheet pan with oil.

5. 5.

   Season the cornmeal with salt and pepper and pour it into the baking dish.

6. 6.

   Spread the mixture to a thickness of about 2 cm using a spoon dipped in water or a spatula. Let the polenta cool.

7. 7.

   Once cooled, transfer the polenta onto a cutting board. Cut into circles, triangles, diamonds or any shape you like.

8. 8.

   Brush each piece lightly with olive oil and grill or fry them for 3–5 minutes per side in a hot non‑stick pan.