Mamaliga Cu Branza Cornmeal Mush With Cheese Recipes

Mamaliga is a traditional Romanian Recipe. When one thinks of mush, it is usually unappealing. If you are familiar with and like Polenta, here is the Romanian version. We call it Mamaliga. When I was a child, my mother would serve Mamaliga, on its own, with fish, or other meats, instead of bread. It is equally good the next day, because it can be cut into pieces, and dipped into a tocana (stew) or ciorba de fasole (bean soup). The next day, Mamaliga may be served for breakfast, fried with bacon, or sausages.

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.2, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 26.8, Cholesterol 117.1, Sodium 1172.9, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 17.6

A very simple and healthy traditional Romanian (or rather Balkan) dish that would make a superb lunch! The Mamaliga (Polenta) can also be used as a side dish, base, or garnish to numerous main course dishes.

Provided by mamaliga

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 1529.3, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 22.7

This is the original way to make Mamaliga, the Romanian polenta. When my parents were growing up this was the staple food and bread was not something they were eating everyday. I remember my grandmother making this is a round black bottom cast iron pan that looked more like a hat if turned upside down.On summer vacations I'd eat this at my grandma's house,but nowadays it's more like a treat.It's to accompany some dishes and we rarely make more than we eat .In my childhood I'd eat it with cottage cheese and sour cream, with milk or I'd make a "Bear",which is a mamaliga ball with cheese.Simply, put cheese in the middle and shape it into a ball.For a softer mamaliga, add more water.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1188.8, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 5