Alivanka
4 servings
30 minutes
Alivanca is a traditional Moldovan pie that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese, the aroma of corn flour, and creamy softness. This dish has roots in rural cuisine and is known for its simple yet rich flavor. Its texture is airy due to whipped eggs, while the golden crust adds an appetizing crunch. Alivanca pairs perfectly with sour cream, enhancing its milky taste. This versatile dish can be either sweet or slightly salty depending on the cook's preferences. It is ideal for cozy family breakfasts or festive dinners, bringing warmth from home cooking and enjoyment from simple natural ingredients.
1
Beat the eggs, add the cottage cheese, and mix. Add corn and wheat flour. Add half of the sour cream and softened butter. Salt and mix thoroughly.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Cottage cheese: 600 g
- Corn flour: 1 glass
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 1 jar
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
2
Spread the mixture evenly in a greased pan. Bake at moderate temperature until golden brown.
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
3
Serve hot, cut into pieces, with sour cream.
- Sour cream: 1 jar