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Mălai cu lapte (cornmeal porridge with milk)

A cornmeal porridge slowly cooked in sweetened milk, smooth and comforting. It is a very popular childhood breakfast or snack in the Moldovan countryside.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

395 kcal per serving

Protein
10 g
Carbohydrates
56 g
Fat
14.1 g
of which saturated fat
8.7 g
Fiber
1.3 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 600 ml of milk with the salt and sugar to a gentle simmer in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  2. Stir the cornmeal into the remaining 200 ml of cold milk to avoid lumps.
  3. Pour this mixture into the hot milk while whisking, then turn the heat down to the lowest setting.
  4. Stir constantly for 15 to 20 minutes, until the porridge thickens and pulls away from the sides.
  5. Off the heat, stir in the butter and vanilla, then serve warm, topped with sour cream if you like.

Variations and tips

Savory version. Replace the sugar with salt and stir in a handful of grated brânză at the end of cooking.

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