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Romanian Polenta with Cheese (Mamaliga)

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Romania's answer to polenta — yellow corn meal whipped with butter and cheese, served with a soft-poached egg and a dollop of sour cream. Deeply rural, deeply comforting.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.73

Approx £6.91 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Romanian Polenta with Cheese (Mamaliga)

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring stock to the boil with salt. Pour in the polenta in a steady stream while whisking.
  2. 2
    Reduce to lowest heat. Stir constantly for 10-15 minutes until thick.
  3. 3
    Stir in butter and most of the grated cheese. Adjust salt.
  4. 4
    Poach the eggs in simmering water for 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Plate the polenta, top with a poached egg, a dollop of sour cream and remaining cheese.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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