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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾75gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Mămăliga cu Brânză și Smântână

How to order / say it
Say it Mămăliga cu Brânză și Smântână — [muh-muh-lee-guh koo bruhn-zuh she smuhn-tuh-nuh]
Order I'll have the Mămăliga with cheese and cream.
Locally Aș dori Mămăliga cu brânză și smântână.
Say locally

Traditional cornmeal dish served with cheese and sour cream.

Why try it?

A quintessential Moldovan comfort food, this dish symbolizes the rustic and resourceful nature of Orheiul Vechi's culinary heritage.

How it tastes

Rich, creamy polenta is accentuated by the tang of the cheese and cream, offering a satisfying and hearty taste experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1820

Introduced in Orheiul Vechi in the early 19th century, Mămăliga was adopted for its affordability and simplicity, becoming a staple of local cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g cornmeal
  • 500 ml water
  • 🥛 150 g sheep's cheese
  • 🥛 100 ml sour cream
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 to taste salt

Method

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil, add salt.
  2. 2 Gradually stir in cornmeal, reduce heat.
  3. 3 Cook while stirring until thick, then mix in butter.
  4. 4 Serve hot, topped with crumbled cheese and sour cream.
  5. 5 Enjoy with a side of bread if desired.

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