Romanian Mămăligă Recipe
Mămăligă is a traditional Romanian dish made from cornmeal porridge. Corn was introduced to Romania from Europe around the 15th century. Originally considered a peasant food and a bread substitute for the lower classes, mămăligă has since gained popularity across all social classes.
Ingredients
- Yellow cornmeal - 1 cup
- Water - 4 cups
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Butter - 1 tbsp
- Sour Cream - to serve
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the butter and allow it to melt.
- Slowly pour the cornmeal into the boiling water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring as the mixture thickens. Add salt to taste.
- Continue cooking and stirring for about 20-30 minutes, or until the Mamaliga pulls away from the sides of the pot and becomes dense.
- Once done, remove the pot from the heat.
- To serve, either shape the Mamaliga into a mound on a plate or cut it into slices. It should have a firm texture that holds its shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 1251mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g
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