Mamaliga · Romania

Cornmeal Porridge with Butter and Sour Cream

Name: Cornmeal Porridge with Butter and Sour Cream
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mamaliga
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup sour cream; Chopped parsley for garnish

A creamy polenta made from cornmeal, a staple of Romanian cuisine.

30 minutes4 servings

Cornmeal Porridge with Butter and Sour Cream — Photo: Radu Chibzii from Chisinau, Republic of Moldova · CC BY-SA 2.0

Method

In a pot, bring water to a boil.
Slowly add cornmeal while stirring constantly.
Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in butter and sour cream.
Serve with a sprinkle of parsley.

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