---
title: Banosh (Carpathian Cornmeal)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/banosh-carpathian-polenta
---

Gather @bryndza cheese{150%g} and @smoked pork belly{150%g}.

Bring the @sour cream{500%ml} and @water{250%ml} to a gentle simmer in a heavy pan with a pinch of @salt{}.

Rain in the @cornmeal{200%g} gradually, stirring constantly in one direction.

Cook over low heat, stirring, for 15–20 minutes until the mass thickens and fat glistens on the surface. ~{18%minutes}

Meanwhile fry the diced pork belly until crisp and golden. ~{7%minutes}

Spoon the banosh into bowls and top with crumbled bryndza and hot cracklings with their fat.