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Romanian Mămăligă (Cornmeal Porridge)
Mamaliga is a traditional Romanian staple made from cornmeal, similar to Italian polenta. The recipe is easy to follow and yields a perfect texture every time.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Romanian , Eastern European
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 to 4 cups water
- 1 tsp table salt or 1½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring water to just before it starts to simmer.
- Pour in the cornmeal 1/4 cup at a time, stirring it in before each addition. This ensures the mamaliga will be free of clumps.
- Once all the cornmeal has been stirred in, turn heat down to medium-low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from sticking.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
592mg
(25%)
Potassium
129mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.