Mamaliga Balls
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Colorful, golden mamaliga balls can even be served at a festive table. You don't have to use brined cheese specifically—ricotta, feta, salty cottage cheese, etc. can be used instead. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Boil the cornmeal porridge by bringing water to a boil in a pot with salt and vegetable oil. Then gradually add the cornmeal, stirring quickly until it thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the container. Let it cool for about 1 hour, or use leftover porridge from dinner or breakfast.
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Step 3
Wet your hands with water and take a portion of the porridge. Flatten it into a patty. Cut the feta cheese into cubes. Place a piece of feta and a little butter in the center of the patty.
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Step 4
Seal the edges of the flatbread and roll into a ball. Do the same with the remaining pieces of mămăligă.
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Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil thoroughly in a frying pan and place the balls into it. Fry for about 3-5 minutes on all sides until golden brown.
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Step 6
Serve the dish hot with sour cream, fresh herbs, vegetables, or a salad.