Kuymak (Black Sea Cornmeal and Cheese)

Offers a high-protein, satisfying Black Sea breakfast by balancing the amount of butter while preserving its traditional flavor.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (2 servings), not per serving.

• 1.5 tbsp butter (20 g) · 143 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 tbsp cornmeal (50 g) · 185 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1.5 cups hot water (350 ml)
• 1.5 cups shredded cecil cheese (140 g) · 433 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. Melt 1.5 tbsp of butter in a small copper or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

   

2. Add 4 tbsp of cornmeal and roast over low heat until fragrant and slightly golden.

   

3. Gradually pour in 1.5 cups of hot water and 1 tsp of salt while whisking continuously until thick and smooth.

   

4. Add 140 g of shredded cecil cheese and let it melt on low heat without stirring until the butter surfaces, then serve hot.

   

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