Mamaliga is a cornmeal pudding highly regarded as the national dish of Moldova, paying homage to the Eastern European country’s rich Romanian cultural roots. Try serving it with feta cheese as a modern twist on this classic!

Main Ingredients:

3 cups water, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup cornmeal, salt.

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the water, milk, and butter. Bring almost to a boil.

2. Gradually add in the cornmeal, stirring with a wooden spoon to avoid any lumps. Continue stirring for 10 to 15 minutes until you have achieved the consistency of a thick pudding. You can add more water if it feels too thick.

3. Season with salt. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt as a healthy alternative). To reheat, stir in a bit more water or microwave.

Note: Mamaliga will freeze well.