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Mushroom Ciulama

Name: Mushroom Ciulama
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g fresh mushrooms (champignon, pleurotus, etc.); 1 onion; 2–3 tbsp oil or 30 g butter; 2 tbsp flour; 400 ml milk or vegetable broth; 100 ml cream (optional); salt and pepper to taste; dill or parsley for serving

Mushroom ciulama is a traditional Romanian creamy dish made from sautéed mushrooms and a white sauce of flour and milk or cream, served with polenta or fresh bread.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

25 min

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Total

40 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

approx. 1 kg ciulama (4 generous servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2-3 days refrigerated. Reheat on low heat, add fresh cream when serving.

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Freezer

Freezes for 2-3 months without cream. Add cream after thawing.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 250 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂hot polenta

🥂fresh bread or pita

🥂simple boiled rice

🥂short pasta (penne, fusilli)

💡Variations

vegan with soy milk and without cream

with garlic and thyme for strong aroma

with white wine and rosemary for refined note