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Dalieba (далиба)

Dalieba is a traditional Russian dish of cooked porridge or batter, served at festivals and family meals. Its soft, comforting texture makes it a popular accompaniment to meats in sauce.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

411 kcal per serving

Protein
12.6 g
Carbohydrates
43.3 g
of which sugars
7.5 g
Fat
20.2 g
of which saturated fat
12.8 g
Fiber
1.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Bring the milk and water to a simmer with the salt in a saucepan.
  2. Pour in the semolina in a steady stream and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
  3. Cover and cook for 20 minutes over very low heat until fully absorbed.
  4. Off the heat, mix in the butter, fresh cheese and beaten egg.
  5. Pour into a buttered dish and smooth the surface.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes at 200 °C to lightly brown the top.
  7. Serve hot with the meat in sauce or the fried onion.

Variations and tips

Herb version. Add chopped fresh dill to the fresh cheese for a fresher flavour.

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