25 minTraditional Kuymağı
The essential Black Sea breakfast dish featuring stretchy cheese and golden butter.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Level
- Easy
- Heat
- Mild
- Region
- Black Sea
- Vegetarian
Servings2
Measures
1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butterInstead: olive oil
- 2 tbsp cornmeal
- 1 cup string cheese
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tsp salt
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a copper pan.
- 2
Add cornmeal and roast until the color changes slightly.
- 3
Slowly pour in the warm water while stirring.
- 4
Add the cheese and cook on low heat until melted.
- 5
Serve hot once the butter rises to the top.
Note. Using high-quality, stretchy cheese is the secret to a perfect texture.
Questions
Is Kuymağı the same as Mıhlama?
Yes, they are essentially the same dish with regional naming variations.
Which cheese should I use?
Kolot cheese or fresh string cheese works best.
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