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RCI-VG.003.0006.001

Ukrainian Cornmeal Stuffing (Nachynka)

Ukrainian Cuisine | Side Dishes in Ukrainian literally means stuffing. This dish is usually not st

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • (125 ml) butter
    ½ cup
  • (250 ml) cornmeal
    1 cup
  • (750 ml) homogenized milk
    3 cups
  • eggs
    2 large
  • (15 ml) salt
    1 tsp
  • (7 ml) sugar
    ½ tsp
  • (15 ml) baking powder
    1 tsp
  • butter to grease casserole dish
    1 unit

Method

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
2
Melt butter in a pot on medium heat.
3
Add cornmeal. Stir mixture to warm up the cornmeal.
4
Add milk. Stir until mixture has thickened.
5
Beat eggs. Beat in salt, sugar, and baking powder.
6
Slowly add some of the thickened cornmeal mixture to the egg mixture while mixing to temper the eggs.
7
Stir the egg mixture into the rest of the cornmeal.
8
Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish
9
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until the top has browned