Mamaliga cu Branza

Ingredients

• 300 g cornmealSubstitute: polenta
• 200 g branza cheeseSubstitute: feta
• 200 ml sour creamSubstitute: creme fraiche
• 60 g butter
• 1000 ml water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 whole eggs

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring salted water to a boil. Pour cornmeal in a steady stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.

2. 2

   Cook on low heat, stirring often, for 25-30 minutes until very thick and pulling from the sides of the pot.

3. 3

   Butter a baking dish and spread a layer of mamaliga on the bottom.

4. 4

   Crumble branza cheese over, add dollops of sour cream and pieces of butter.

5. 5

   Add another layer of mamaliga, more cheese, sour cream, and butter.

6. 6

   Beat eggs and pour over the top. Bake at 190C for 20 minutes until golden and set.

7. 7

   Let rest 5 minutes and serve straight from the dish. Traditionally eaten with a wooden spoon.