Banoš Hutsulskyi z Bryndzeyu ta Hrybamy (Carpathian Creamy Cornmeal with Sheep Cheese & Mushrooms) – Authentic Ukraine Recipe
High in the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains: Hutsul cornmeal cooked in cream and topped with forest mushrooms and white cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine (Eastern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Velvety yellow cornmeal simmered in cream, Savory forest mushroom ragout, Crumbled tangy bryndza/feta cheese, Garlic, Fresh thyme and dill
Ingredients for Banoš Hutsulskyi z Bryndzeyu ta Hrybamy (Carpathian Creamy Cornmeal with Sheep Cheese & Mushrooms) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) velvety yellow cornmeal simmered in cream, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups savory forest mushroom ragout, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crumbled tangy bryndza/feta cheese
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Ukraine seasoning (fresh thyme and dill, butter)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown velvety yellow cornmeal simmered in cream for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, garlic, and fresh thyme and dill, butter, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add savory forest mushroom ragout and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in crumbled tangy bryndza/feta cheese right before serving warm.