Romanian Mamaliga Balls Cornmeal porridge
From kutadkubilik 14 years ago
- 3 minutes to make
- Serves 7
Romanian Mamaliga Balls Cornmeal porridge - mamaliga - is cooked until thick, portioned into balls and stuffed with salami or smoked sausage and fried. The influence of the Mediterranean on Romanian cuisine is evidenced in this cornmeal porridge which is the equivalent of Italian polenta. Read more This is a great appetizer, snack or finger food appropriate with cocktails. Substitute the salami with chunks of ham or feta cheese. See less
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fine yellow cornmeal shopping list
- 2 1/2 cups water shopping list
- 3/4 teaspoon salt shopping list
- 1 tablespoon butter shopping list
- 1 cup salami or smoked sausage or pepperoni, casing removed and roughly chopped shopping list
How to make it
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- Stir cornmeal, water and salt together in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and, stirring frequently, cook 12 minutes or until thick enough to be scooped. Stir in butter and adjust seasonings.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350 degrees. Using a cookie scoop, portion out balls. Flatten mamaliga in the palm of your hand, add a chunk of salami to the center, seal completely and roll into a ball.
- Fry balls 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sliced tomatoes and fresh herbs or, to be untraditional, with a marinara dipping sauce.
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I had this recipe while I was in Bulgaria, but could not get the name through translation. Thank you again for sharing, Richard
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