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Banosh with Brynza

Hutsul cornmeal porridge stirred with sour cream and topped with crumbled sheep cheese and bacon bits.

Banosh with Brynza

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cup Cornmeal (coarse)
  • 3 cups cups Water
  • 1/2 cup cup Sour cream
  • 150 g g Brynza (sheep cheese), crumbled
  • 100 g g Bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp tbsp Butter(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep: Crumble the brynza and chop the bacon into small pieces (about 10 minutes).

  2. 2

    Bring 3 cups of salted water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and slowly whisk in the cornmeal to avoid lumps.

  3. 3

    Cook the cornmeal over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 15-20 minutes until thick and pulling away from the sides of the pot.

  4. 4

    Stir in the sour cream and butter, and cook 3-4 more minutes, stirring, until creamy.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a dry skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5-6 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve the banosh in bowls, topped with crumbled brynza and crispy bacon bits.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

620

31% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein22 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Fat36 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium980 mg

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