Mamaliga

Ingredients

• 300g of cornmeal
• 1 liter of water
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion
• 1 piece of ginger
• 1 piece of cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a pot, mix the cornmeal with warm water and butter, adding salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. In a pan, sauté the olive oil with the onion, ginger, and cinnamon. Add the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Form the polenta into balls and fry in the pan with the oil from the pan on medium heat until crispy.
4. Serve the hot mamaliga as an accompaniment to the beef stew.
5. Tasty, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, mamaliga is a traditional Romanian dish that should not be missing from your menu.