Central and Eastern European Cookbook| Mămăligă (Romanian Polenta)

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornmeal

💰Cheaper: polenta

Whole grain cornmeal is more nutritious, while polenta can be a budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier profile, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Put a little water into your pot.

Add a pinch of salt and stir.

Let it boil for about 15 to 20 minutes while stirring continuously.

Add cornmeal gradually until it thickens and becomes hard to stir.

Tip it out onto a board.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens