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Banosh
Ukraine
The food of the Hutsul people of the Carpathian Mountains. Always stirred by men — an unusual culinary tradition.
Hutsul corn porridge from the Carpathian mountains — maize simmered in sour cream and fat, topped with sheep's cheese, mushrooms and pork crackling.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
25 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
550 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
200gcoarse cornmeal or polenta
400mlsour cream
400mlwater
100gbrynza sheep's cheese or feta
100gmushrooms, fried
100gpork crackling or bacon
saltto taste
Method
1
Bring sour cream and water to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in cornmeal.
2
Cook stirring constantly for 20-25 minutes until thick and pulling from the sides.
3
Season. Pour into bowls.
4
Top with sheep's cheese, mushrooms and crackling.
Chef's Tip
Stir constantly in one direction — the continuous stirring creates the silky, lump-free texture.
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