Balmos - Romanian Cheese Polenta
Balmos - or cheese polenta, a rich, cheesy dish, absolutely delicious. Yogurt makes it a little tart tasting, a perfect side dish along a fresh salad or meat.
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400g) plain yogurt
- 14 fl oz (400ml) milk
- 7 oz (200g) sour cream
- 3 eggs , beaten
- 1/4 cup (60g) cold pressed sunflower oil
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1 cup (100g) cheese , grated
- 1 ¼ cup (200g) cornmeal
Instructions
- In a medium heavy pot combine yogurt with milk and sour cream. Stir in eggs, oil and cheese and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and add cornmeal slowly, stirring continuously. Add salt and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly. It is done when it pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- Serve hot with a fresh salad or with some of you favorite sauces or as a side dish along meat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 48.4gProtein: 24.8gFat: 40.2gSaturated Fat: 16.9gCholesterol: 202mgSugar: 12.7g