Polenta Fries with Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip Recipe

Polenta Fries with Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4
• Nutritional Information per Serving: Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
  Calories: 882
  Total Fat: 24 g
  Saturated Fat: 4 g
  Carbohydrates: 144 g
  Dietary Fiber: 7 g
  Sugar: 5 g
  Protein: 20 g
  Cholesterol: 10 mg
  Sodium: 673 mg
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Active Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tube of precooked polenta (approximately 1 pound)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 tablespoons canola oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip (recipe below)

Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon za'atar
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Trim the edges of the polenta tube so the sides are even. Slice into about 45 sticks, each roughly 2 inches long, 1/4 inch wide, and 1/4 inch thick. Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly coat each stick, shaking off excess.
2. Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and prepare a paper towellined baking sheet for draining.
3. Fry the polenta sticks in batches, cooking 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to the baking sheet to drain and season immediately with salt and pepper while hot.
4. Serve the fries with the Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip.

To prepare the Sesame-Ginger Yogurt Dip:

1. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, za'atar, grated ginger, lime zest, and lime juice.
2. Whisk in the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.