Mămăligă cu Brânză

4 servings10 min prep30 min cookEasy Moldova

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups coarse cornmeal
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 200g brânză (Moldovan sheep's cheese) or feta, crumbled
  • 100g sour cream
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. 1Bring the water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy pot.
  2. 2Gradually whisk in the cornmeal in a steady stream to avoid lumps.
  3. 3Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 25-30 minutes until the mămăligă is thick and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
  4. 4Stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated.
  5. 5Pour the mămăligă onto a wooden board or large plate and shape into a mound.
  6. 6Top generously with crumbled brânză and a dollop of sour cream.
  7. 7Serve hot, sliced with a string or thread as is traditional.

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