MAMALIGA CU BRANZA (CORNMEAL MUSH WITH CHEESE)
Mamaliga is a traditional Romanian Recipe. When one thinks of mush, it is usually unappealing. If you are familiar with and like Polenta, here is the Romanian version. We call it Mamaliga. When I was a child, my mother would serve Mamaliga, on its own, with fish, or other meats, instead of bread. It is equally good the next day, because it can be cut into pieces, and dipped into a tocana (stew) or ciorba de fasole (bean soup). The next day, Mamaliga may be served for breakfast, fried with bacon, or sausages.
Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA
Categories Cheese
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To prepare the Mamaliga, mix the cornmeal,and salt together with 1 1/2 c cold water and set it aside to soften.
- Bring 4 cups water to a hard boil.
- Add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, stirring constantly.
- When the Mamaliga begins to thicken, cover, and cook over lower heat, for about 30 minutes, stirring periodically; do not allow Mamaliga to burn. Now you are ready for the cheese.
- Divide the butter into 3 equal parts.
- Divide the grated cheese into two equal parts.
- Divide the cooked cornmeal into two equal parts.
- To a casserole dish, add 1/3 of the butter and 1/2 of the cooked cornmeal.
- Add an additional 1/3 of the butter, and 1/2 of the grated cheese.
- Add second 1/2 of the cooked cornmeal, butter and cheese.
- Top with the sour cream.
- Bake 1 hour at 350°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.2, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 26.8, Cholesterol 117.1, Sodium 1172.9, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 17.6
MAMALIGA
This is the original way to make Mamaliga, the Romanian polenta. When my parents were growing up this was the staple food and bread was not something they were eating everyday. I remember my grandmother making this is a round black bottom cast iron pan that looked more like a hat if turned upside down.On summer vacations I'd eat this at my grandma's house,but nowadays it's more like a treat.It's to accompany some dishes and we rarely make more than we eat .In my childhood I'd eat it with cottage cheese and sour cream, with milk or I'd make a "Bear",which is a mamaliga ball with cheese.Simply, put cheese in the middle and shape it into a ball.For a softer mamaliga, add more water.
Provided by littlemafia
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat the water and add the salt.
- When the water starts to boil, pour the cornmeal all at once and start stirring with a wooden spoon.
- The cornmeal will begin to bubble soon, at which point turn the heat down, but carry on stirring to prevent the formation of lumps.
- Wet the tail end of a wooden spoon with water and insert it into the mamaliga. If it is done, this will come out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1188.8, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 5
MAMELIGE (ROMANIA)
This recipe, which comes from Romania, is being posted as I get ready to take part in Zaar's World Tour 4! [NOTE as of 21 May 08: I initially posted this as an 'African' recipe, but that's definitely a mistake on my part -- It's Romanian!]
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Breakfast
Time 8m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In medium saucepan, bring water to boil, then slowly add cornmeal.
- Use wooden spoon to continuously stir the mixture until smooth.
- Remove cornmeal mixture & transfer to a plate, pressing into a pancake.
- To serve, cover with butter, goat cheese &/or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.5, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 71.7, Sodium 205.1, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 11.9
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