The polenta sticks with pecorino and paprika are delicious, crispy sticks, perfect not only as an appetizer but also as a tasty alternative to enjoy polenta whenever you want.
Preparing the polenta sticks with pecorino and paprika doesn’t require great culinary skills, even the most inexperienced can prepare them. Just cook the instant polenta for a few minutes and let it cool.
To save preparation time, you can cook the polenta a day in advance and bake the sticks when needed.
For this recipe, I used Valsugana Taragna polenta, a mix of wholemeal flour and buckwheat, but you can use whichever you prefer.
The polenta sticks with pecorino and paprika are perfect for using up leftover polenta from another dish, avoiding food waste.
If you love polenta-based dishes, enjoy it in various ways. Below you’ll find other tasty and inviting recipes to showcase at the table.
- Portions: 40 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 4.6 oz of Valsugana Taragna polenta
- 3 cups of water
- 3.5 oz of pecorino romano
- to taste of salt
- to taste of sweet paprika
- 3 eggs
- to taste of breadcrumbs
Steps
In a pot, pour the water and salt and place it on the stovetop. Once it boils, gradually add the flour and pecorino.
Stir immediately to avoid lumps, sprinkle generously with paprika, and cook for the indicated time, stirring occasionally.
Once cooked, pour it into a rectangular baking tray, spread it evenly, and let it cool.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Take the polenta and cut it into strips about 0.8 inches wide and then into sticks 1.5-2 inches long.
In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and dip the polenta sticks, then coat them in breadcrumbs.
Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle with a little EVO oil.
Place the breaded sticks on top, and before baking, drizzle with more oil.
Bake at 428°F for 20 minutes.
The polenta sticks with pecorino and paprika are excellent both hot and cold, but I assure you, they’ll be snatched up just after coming out of the oven!
With their golden crust, crunchy and enticing, they will be a snack that keeps you reaching for more!
