Mamaliga (Aka Polenta) Recipe

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Mamaliga (Aka Polenta)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cold water
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp salt

Directions:

  1. Place the cornmeal in a bowl and stir in 2 cups cold water. Mash any lumps with the side of a wooden spoon.
  2. In a large heavy saucepan, bring 4 cups water and salt to a boil.
  3. Gradually add the cornmeal, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
  4. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly until it becomes thick and hard to stir.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Dip the spoon in cold water, and push the cornmeal to the center of the pot. Put back over low heat for a minute or two (don't stir!) to release steam and loosen the mixture from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Turn the mamaliga onto a board.
  8. Smooth the surface with a wet metal spatula, spreading the mixture to form a rectangle about 1-2 inches thick.
  9. The traditional Romanian way to cup this into squares is with a taut string held between your thumbs and index finger. Slip it under the mamaliga and raise it quickly upward.
  10. The plain mamaliga can be served plain as is (great with stew), or top it with feta cheese. It can also be refrigerated for a day or 2, or frozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 662.46 Kcal (2774 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.32g 11%
Sodium 7054.71mg 294%
Potassium 526.65mg 11%
Total Carbs 140.91g 47%
Sugars 1.83g 7%
Dietary Fiber 12.81g 51%
Protein 14.64g 29%
Iron 5.5mg 31%
Calcium 86.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 72.64 Kcal (304 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8g 11%
Sodium 773.54mg 294%
Potassium 57.75mg 11%
Total Carbs 15.45g 47%
Sugars 0.2g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 51%
Protein 1.61g 29%
Iron 0.6mg 31%
Calcium 9.5mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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