Mainly eaten in Moldova.

Alivenci: Moldovan cornmeal and cheese bake

Name: Alivenci: Moldovan cornmeal and cheese bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Moldova
Ingredients: 200 g cornmeal, mălai, finely ground; 250 ml water, hot; 1 pinch salt; 200 g sour cream, for serving; 150 g cheese, grated, also good for the savoury version; 2 pcs egg; 2 tbsp sugar, for the sweet version, optional; 2 tbsp butter, melted, for greasing the tin; jam, for serving, sweet version to taste

Alivenci · pronounced: alivenci

Alivenci is a popular baked dish from Moldovan cuisine, made from cornmeal and a cheese filling. Served sweet with jam and sour cream, or savoury with sour cream alone, it is equally delicious.

50 min Medium 6 servings

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For the dough

200 g cornmeal mălai, finely ground
250 ml water hot
1 pinch salt
200 g sour cream for serving

For the filling

150 g cheese grated, also good for the savoury version
2 pcs egg
2 tbsp sugar for the sweet version, optional
2 tbsp butter melted, for greasing the tin
jam for serving, sweet version to taste

Method

Cornmeal porridge
Sprinkle the cornmeal slowly into hot water, stirring constantly, season with salt, and cook it into a thick, smooth porridge.
10 min
Filling
Mix the grated cheese with the egg and, to taste, sugar to make the cheese filling.
5 min
Layering
Spread half of the cornmeal porridge into a greased baking tin, place the cheese filling on top, then spread the remaining porridge over it.
5 min
Baking
Brush the top with melted butter, then bake until golden brown.
30 min
Serving
Let it cool slightly, cut into slices and serve with sour cream, and with jam for the sweet version.

Estimated nutrition

Nutrient	Total (6 slices)	1 slices
Energy	No data	No data
Fat	No data	No data
of which saturates	No data	No data
Carbohydrates	No data	No data
Protein	No data	No data
Fibre	No data	No data

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: salt, butter. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets

Contains: milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: sour cream (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

Unchecked ingredients: sajt. Therefore no "free-from" label is shown.

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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