Cicvara vs Polenta
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Cicvara
Cicvara is a traditional porridge from the western Balkans, particularly associated with the cuisines of Montenegro, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is prepared by boiling cornmeal until thick, then vigorously stirring in kajmak, a creamy dairy product, or fresh cheese. The mixture is cooked until the fat separates and forms a layer on the surface. It is historically a staple food for rural...
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Polenta
Boiled cornmeal gives modern polenta its characteristic yellow or white color and a texture that can range from loose and creamy to firm. Closely associated with northern Italy, especially regions such as Lombardy and Veneto, it became an important staple after maize arrived from the Americas in the sixteenth century. Earlier forms of polenta used other grains, so the dish's history predates its f...
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