Mamelige Romania
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Romania with Mămăligă, a comforting and versatile dish that’s as iconic as it is simple to prepare. This traditional Romanian polenta, made from medium or coarse cornmeal, transforms basic pantry staples like water, salt, and optional butter into a warm and hearty side dish. Cooked to perfection on the stovetop, mămăligă develops a soft, velvety texture that can be served straight from the pot or shaped into slices once cooled. Elevate this dish with crumbled feta or telemea cheese and a dollop of sour cream for a truly authentic experience. Whether paired with your favorite stews or enjoyed on its own, this gluten-free and fuss-free recipe provides a wholesome taste of Eastern European cuisine in just 25 minutes. Keywords: mămăligă recipe, Romanian polenta, traditional Romanian dish, gluten-free side, easy stovetop recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g Cornmeal (medium or coarse grind)
- 1 liter Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 20 g Butter (optional)
- 100 g Feta cheese or telemea cheese (crumbled, optional)
- 50 g Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water and stir until dissolved.
Slowly sprinkle the cornmeal into the boiling water while continuously whisking to prevent lumps from forming.
Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, for about 15-20 minutes, or until the mămăligă thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
If desired, stir in 20 grams of butter for a richer flavor.
Once cooked, transfer the mămăligă to a serving dish or allow it to cool slightly and shape it into a loaf for slicing.
Serve hot, topped with crumbled feta or telemea cheese and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 158 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 3552 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.4 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 439 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
