Sabi and Anabela’s polenta (Mamaliga)

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Ingredients

• 800ml water
• 1 1⁄2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 250ml quick cook polenta
• 100g cheddar cheese (can use feta cheese)
• fresh herbs of choice
• oil for frying.

“Serve stuffed polenta balls warm
as a side, with some chopped vegetables
or with your favourite dip”

What to do

1. Bring the water to a boil then add the salt and butter, keep stirring to melt.
   Add the polenta a little bit at a time, keep stirring in the same direction.
2. As it’s quick cook polenta it will thicken quickly (about 5 mins)
3. While it is still hot, add butter, cheese and herbs. Serve as a side dish.
   Then to make the stuffed polenta balls
   (inspired by Romanian Mamaliga Balls)…
4. Put some cooked polenta in your hands and flatten
5. Scoop out a bit and add cheese to the centre, seal completely, and
   roll into a ball.
6. Fry balls 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
7. Serve warm as a side, with some chopped vegetables or with your
   favourite dip