Mămăligă cu brânză și smântână

Method

Bring the milk and water to a boil in a large heavy-bottomed pot with salt. Slowly add the polenta whilst stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent lumps forming. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring for 20-25 minutes until the mixture is thick and pulls away from the sides of the pot. Stir in the butter until melted and combined. Crumble the brânză cheese and fold it gently into the hot mămăligă along with the soured cream, reserving some cheese and cream for topping. Pour into a serving dish, top with remaining cheese and soured cream, season with black pepper, and serve immediately whilst steaming hot.