Mainly eaten in Romania.

Polenta with cheese and sour cream (mămăligă)

Mămăligă

A Romanian cornmeal polenta recipe, served with cheese and sour cream in Romanian kitchens. A simple, warming side dish or a light main course that is a permanent favourite on Romanian tables.

55 min Easy 4 servings
Kukoricapép recept: román mămăligă sajttal és tejföllel
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Ingredients

4 people
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Method

  1. Boiling the water

    Heat the water with salt in a large pan until it comes to the boil.

    8 min
  2. Adding the cornmeal

    While stirring constantly, slowly sprinkle in the polenta flour so that it does not form lumps.

    3 min
  3. Cooking

    Stir uncovered over a low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and becomes thick and soft.

    35 min
  4. Stirring in the butter

    At the end, stir in the butter, then tip the mămăligă onto a plate or board.

    2 min
  5. Resting

    Leave it to stand briefly so that it is easier to slice.

    5 min
  6. Serving

    Slice it or spoon it onto a plate, scatter over the crumbled feta and drizzle a spoonful of soured cream on top.

Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (4 people)1 people
Energy2 370 kcal593 kcal
Fat133 g33 g
of which saturates74 g18 g
Carbohydrates248 g62 g
Protein58 g15 g
Fibre22 g5,5 g

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

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: milk

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

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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