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Mărmăligă |
- (Romanian Polenta)
- [TWH speaks] 'Growing up, this was a treat, at "“supper time”, called “Cornmeal mush or Porridge”. It was served with a sweetener and milk or cream offered.
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Category: Side dishes/Romanian
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15-20 mins
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Source:
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Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup unsalted butter or unsalted margarine
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)
cottage cheese (optional) |
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Method:
- In a saucepan combine water, milk, salt, & unsalted butter or margarine.
- Bring to a boil.
- While stirring constantly the liquid ingredients, slowly pour the cornmeal into the mixture.
- Cook, while constantly stirring, until butter is melted and mixture is thick (about 15-20 minutes).
- Serve topped with a spoonful of cottage cheese and sour cream.
- Marmaliga may also be served plain with a little sweetener or with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Notes:
Sweeteners
- sugar
- honey
- artificial sweeteners, i.e., Sweet'n Low®, Splenda®, etc.
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| Last reviewed and updated:
1 December, 2007 17:50 |
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Nutrition Facts
Calculated for 1 serving (230g)
Recipe makes 6 servings |
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Calories 193
Calories from Fat 102 (52%) |
| Amount Per Serving |
%DV |
| Total Fat 11.4g |
17% |
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Saturated Fat 6.8g |
34% |
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Polyunsat. Fat 0.7g |
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Monounsat. Fat 3.0g |
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Trans Fat 0.0g |
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| Cholesterol 31mg |
10% |
| Sodium 437mg |
18% |
| Potassium 183mg |
5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.4g |
6% |
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Dietary Fiber 1.5g |
5% |
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Sugars 0.1g |
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| Protein 4.4g |
8% |
| Vitamin A 392mcg |
7% |
| Vitamin B6 0.1mg |
5% |
| Vitamin B12 0.3mcg |
5% |
| Vitamin C 1mg |
2% |
| Vitamin E 0mcg |
1% |
| Calcium 102mg |
10% |
| Magnesium 37mg |
9% |
| Iron 0mg |
4% |
| Alcohol 0.0g Caffeine 0.0mg |
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