Romanian Cornmeal Porridge (Mămăligă)

A traditional Romanian cornmeal porridge, mămăligă, offers a hearty side dish similar to Italian polenta, often served with stews.

Category Tags:

Side DishDinner

Cuisine Tags:

Eastern European

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Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil.

  2. Add salt and butter, stirring until melted.

  3. Gradually whisk in cornmeal while stirring constantly.

  4. Simmer on low heat for 35-40 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and pulling from the pot sides.

  5. Serve hot with optional sour cream, cheese, or herbs.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 108 kcal
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 328 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g