Mamaliga (Romanian Polenta)
Mamaliga is a traditional Romanian cornmeal porridge, naturally vegan and gluten-free. This simple version is creamy and comforting, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 25 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Težina
- Lako
- Po porciji
- 253 kcal
Priprema
Sastojci
Sastojci
- 1.000 mlwater
- 250 gcornmeal, fine or medium ground
- 1 žličicasalt
optional garnish
- 15 gvegan butter(neobavezno)
Oprema
wooden spoon · whisk · heavy-bottomed pot
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
Bring the water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy-bottomed pot over high heat.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: Using a heavy-bottomed pot helps prevent sticking and scorching.
- 2
Once boiling, slowly pour in the cornmeal in a thin stream, continuously whisking to prevent lumps from forming.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: Pouring slowly and whisking vigorously is key to a smooth mamaliga.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Oko 15 min
Napomena kuhara: The mamaliga is ready when it pulls away from the sides of the pot and is thick and creamy.
- 4
If desired, stir in the vegan butter until melted and fully incorporated.
Oko 1 min
- 5
Serve hot as a side dish or a base for other meals.
Po porciji
Nutritivne vrijednosti
- Kalorije
- 253,1kcal
- Bjelančevine
- 5,1g
- Ugljikohidrati
- 48,1g
- Masti
- 5,3g
- Vlakna
- 4,4g
- Šećeri
- 0,4g
Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.
Pravilno čuvanje
Store leftover mamaliga in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pot with a splash of water or plant milk, stirring until smooth.