Step 1

Fill a large cauldron with salted water and bring to boil.

Step 2

Once it is boiling add the polenta gradually stirring with a wooden spoon, making sure there are no lumps.

Step 3

Stir continuously for 50 minutes to 1 hour until the polenta detaches from the edges of the pot. If you lift the spoon it will stay attached.

Step 4

Pour the polenta over a large wooden base or over a large oven tin covered with greased foil. You can brush it with some olive oil.

Step 5

Spread flat and uniformly with a spoon.

Step 6

Wait for the polenta to cool down completely, about 1 hour.

Step 7

Cut the polenta into rectangular sticks (3'X1.5' - 8cm X 4cm)

Step 8

In a pan warm up olive oil and butter

Step 9

Place the polenta cakes and fry

Step 10

Turn onto the other side once the polenta gets a brown color

Step 11

Place on a serving plate

Step 12

Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese while still warm and serve immediately