An easy, quick, light and healthy traditional Romanian... which replaces the good old bread.

Traditional Romanian Cornbread (Mămăligă)

INGREDIENTS

1. 4 cups (1 L) water
2. 1 cup (250 ml) fine ground corn semolina
3. 1 tsp sel
4. 1 tbsp beurre (optional) (see Notes below)

PREPARATION (Roll mouse over icons below to see enlarged images)

1. In a saucepan, salt the water and bring it to a boil. Gently and continuously sprinkle the cornmeal and stir constantly with a whisk or wooden fork.
2. Whisk until uniform to prevent lumps from forming.
3. Add the butter in very small pieces and continue to whisk.
4. Keep the mămăliga over low heat until it thickens and begins to pull away from the edges of the pan.
5. Pour the mămăliga in a large bowl or on a wooden bottom, then serve with your favorite dish.