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Ukrainian Mămăligă with Shkvarki and Smetana

A traditional Ukrainian porridge made from yellow maize flour, served with crispy bacon and sour cream.

45 minutes4 servings
Ukrainian Mămăligă with Shkvarki and Smetana
Photo: Kagor · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil and gradually add maize flour, stirring constantly.
  2. Cook for 20-25 minutes until thickened, adding salt to taste.
  3. In a separate pan, cook the shkvarki until crispy and add sautéed onions.
  4. Serve the mămăligă with the shkvarki and smetana on top.
  5. Add a dollop of sour cream and a pat of butter for extra flavor.

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