Banosz

Description

Banosh is a Ukrainian dish prepared from cornmeal with added smetana (sour cream), topped with pork rind, mushrooms, and bryndza.

Ingredients

• 200 g of cornmeal
• 500 ml of sour cream or heavy cream
• 100 g of bryndza (or feta cheese as a substitute)
• 100 g of pork rind (optional, for topping)
• 50 g of mushrooms (optional, for topping)
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, bring the sour cream or heavy cream to a simmer over low heat.
2. Gradually add the cornmeal to the simmering cream, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
3. Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring regularly, until it thickens and the cornmeal is fully cooked (around 15-20 minutes).
4. Season with salt to taste.
5. In a separate pan, fry the pork rind until crispy and golden. If using mushrooms, sauté them as well.
6. Serve the banosz hot, topped with crumbled bryndza, crispy pork rind, and sautéed mushrooms.