Creamy Romanian Mămăligă with Cheese and Sour Cream
A rustic and comforting dish from Romania
Discover the traditional Romanian favorite, Mămăligă, made even more sumptuous with cheese and sour cream. This hearty dish serves as a versatile side or standalone comfort food.
- 45 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Mămăligă
For the Cheese Blend
For the Toppings
For Additional Flavor
Preparation
Preparing the Mămăligă
Boil water and salt
Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
Add cornmeal
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal to prevent lumps.
Cook Mămăligă
Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally for 30 minutes until thickened.
Ensure constant stirring to prevent the Mămăligă from sticking and scorching. Pro Tip: Use a wooden spoon for stirring Mămăligă for a more authentic touch.
Preparing the Cheese Blend
Combine cheeses
Combine crumbled Feta and grated Parmesan in a bowl.
Mix gently
Mix gently to incorporate.
Cooking Process
Thickening
Stir the Mămăligă continuously over low heat until it becomes creamy.
Mixing
Remove from heat, then stir in butter and black pepper.
Assembly
Pour Mămăligă onto a serving platter, spread cheese blend, and dollop with sour cream evenly.
Plating & Serving
Creamy Romanian Mămăligă with Cheese and Sour Cream
Creamy Romanian Mămăligă with Cheese and Sour Cream
Plating & Serving
Spoon generous portions of Mămăligă onto plates, topping each with a blend of cheese, a dab of sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a beautiful finish.