Romanian Mamaliga Balls Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Romanian mamaliga balls are another example of eastern europeans' love of food tucked inside other food. Cornmeal porridgemamaligais cooked until thick, portioned into balls and stuffed with salami or smoked sausage and fried. The influence of the mediterranean on romanian cuisine is evidenced in this cornmeal porridge which is the equivalent of italian polenta. It's a great appetizer, snack or finger food appropriate with cocktails. Substitute the salami with chunks of ham or feta cheese.

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Ingredients for Romanian Mamaliga Balls Recipe

  • 0.33 cup Fine yellow cornmeal
  • 0.42 cup Water
  • 0.13 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.17 tablespoon Butter
Nutrition
value
66
calories per serving
6 g Fat3 g Protein< 1 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    6g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Carbs
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    < 1g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    6g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    3mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    4mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    53mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats