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Papanași with Cheese and Sour Cream
Transilvania — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional sweet from Transylvania, papanași are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with a cheese sour cream sauce.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 250 g of cornmeal
- 200 g of feta cheese
- 100 ml of sour cream
- 50 g of sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon of rum
- oil for frying
- icing sugar for decorating
- icing sugar for decorating
Method
- In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, sugar, and oil. Add the egg and mix to form the dough.
- Form small balls with the dough and fry them in a pan with hot oil until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the feta, sour cream, sugar, cinnamon, and rum. Add a bit of water to achieve a smooth sauce.
- Fill the papanași with the cheese sauce and serve cold with the cheese sauce and icing sugar.
- Decorate with powdered sugar before serving.
The story
Papanași are a traditional sweet from Transylvania, traditionally prepared during Christmas and Easter. Their exact origin is uncertain, but they are believed to have originated as a way to use up leftover dough.
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