Traditional Bălmoș with Eggs and Homemade Sausage
This traditional bălmoș from the Pădurea Craiului Mountains in Bihor County is much richer than ordinary polenta. Cornmeal is slowly cooked in cultured milk and sour cream together with eggs, pork fat, and homemade smoked sausage, creating a hearty rural meal traditionally enjoyed after demanding farm work. It is commonly served with cultured milk or pickles to balance its richness.
Servings
8
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
🥘Ingredients
servings
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
8 servings
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in a sealed container
Freezer
Not recommended
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per serving (approx. 400 g)
Calories
620 kcal
Protein
23 g
Fat
31 g
Carbohydrates
60 g
Fiber
4 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
It can be prepared with eggs only, without sausage, for a simpler version.
Some villages use only white corn flour, considered finer and more delicate.
Aged sheep's cheese can be stirred in at the end for an even richer flavor.