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Creamy Polenta with Stinging Nettle

A smooth and creamy polenta served alongside a simple stinging nettle dish, highlighting the flavors of Romanian countryside cooking.

35 minutes4 servings
Creamy Polenta with Stinging Nettle
Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a pot, bring the water to a boil and gradually add the polenta while stirring constantly.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thick and creamy.
  3. Stir in the sour cream and butter, then season with salt.
  4. Meanwhile, wash the stinging nettles and sauté them with onion and olive oil until tender.
  5. Serve the polenta with the stinging nettle dish on the side.

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