Romanian Mămăligă (Cornmeal Porridge)
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 154kcal
Cost: $0.20 per cup
Mamaliga is a traditional Romanian staple made from cornmeal, similar to Italian polenta. The recipe is easy to follow and yields a perfect texture every time.
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Equipment
- Dutch oven or stock pot (a 2-quart capacity is the ideal size for 1 batch)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 to 4 cups water
- 1 tsp table salt or 1½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring water to just before it starts to simmer.
- Pour in the cornmeal 1/4 cup at a time, stirring it in before each addition. This ensures the mamaliga will be free of clumps.
- Once all the cornmeal has been stirred in, turn heat down to medium-low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from sticking.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg