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Romania · Romanian
Mămăligă with Mushrooms
Romanian-style cornmeal porridge served with savory mushrooms and onion.
- Romanian
- 40 min total time
- 4 base servings
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Classic
Romanian-style cornmeal porridge served with savory mushrooms and onion.
The classic recipe is naturally vegan. It is not declared gluten-free by default unless the corn flour is labelled gluten-free.
This version
- Classic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Version
Contains
Ingredients
- 250 g cornmeal
- 900 ml water
- 450 g mushrooms, sliced
- 140 g onion, thinly sliced
- 28 ml olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 g fresh parsley
- 7 g fine salt
Cooking method
Pot
- Cook mamaliga
Bring water and half the salt to a boil, whisk in cornmeal and cook on low heat until thick and smooth.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make mamaliga thicker?
Yes. Use a little less water and cook a few extra minutes while stirring.
Can I reheat leftovers?
Yes. Reheat gently with a splash of water to loosen the texture.
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