Polenta With Cheese And Eggs (mămăligă Cu Brânză Și Ouă)

Polenta with Cheese and Eggs (Mămăligă cu brânză și ouă) is a traditional Moldovan dish that is simple, hearty, and delicious. It is a popular comfort food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Vegetarian Main Course Moldovan Moldovan Cuisine Polenta Recipe Cheese And Eggs
Polenta With Cheese And Eggs (mămăligă Cu Brânză Și Ouă)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grated cheese (such as telemea or feta)
  • 4 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Gradually add the cornmeal to the boiling water, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and reduce the heat to low. Cook the polenta for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
  4. Stir in the grated cheese until melted and well combined.
  5. In a separate non-stick pan, fry the eggs to your desired doneness.
  6. Divide the polenta among serving plates, top each with a fried egg, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large pot Non-stick pan Stirring spoon

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the polenta with cheese and eggs hot, accompanied by a fresh salad or pickles.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a knob of butter to the polenta before serving.

Cost

$5