GRILLED POLENTA

GRILLED  POLENTA:

INGREDIENTS:             (serves 4)

500  g polenta, prepared according to instructions
                                on the packet
1   cup  calamata olives
1   chilli
2   cloves garlic
1/2  cup olive oil
Salt and freshly -ground pepper, to taste
100  g  grated parmesan cheese

8  basil leaves, to garnish

METHOD:

• Pour polenta onto a tray and allow to set in a 5cm- thick layer.
• In the meanwhile, stone olives and blanch with chilli, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Remove and set aside for later use. Cut polenta into triangular shapes and fry on a very hot griddle pan brushed with olive oil until they are clearly marked.
• To serve, spoon a generous amount of olive sauce onto a polenta wedge. Sprinkle on parmesan, basil leaves, black pepper and an extra drizzle of olive oil.