Mamaliga cu Branza si Smantana (Romanian Polenta with Cheese and Soured Cream)
Soft golden cornmeal topped with salty feta, soured cream and a fried egg, a Romanian village favourite.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.81 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring the water and salt to the boil in a large heavy pan. Pour in the polenta in a thin stream, whisking all the time.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until thick and pulling away from the pan. Beat in the butter.
20 min - 3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks still runny, about 3 minutes.
3 min - 4
Spoon the mamaliga into warm bowls. Top with feta, soured cream, a fried egg and black pepper.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.