Mămăligă Recipe
Romanian · Side dish · 35 min total
Mămăligă is a traditional Romanian polenta, a hearty cornmeal porridge that can be served as a side dish or main course, often topped with cheese and sour cream.
5
min prep
min prep
30
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
220
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse cornmeal (polenta)
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (e.g., telemea or feta) for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water and salt to a boil.
- Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, reducing heat to low to prevent lumps.
- Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 20-25 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- If desired, stir in the butter until melted.
- Serve hot, topped with grated cheese and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Tips
- For a creamier texture, use fine cornmeal and cook longer.
- Leftover mămăligă can be sliced and pan-fried the next day.
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