Warm Curd Cheese and Dill Fitil
A practical breakfast delicacy where fresh curd cheese and finely chopped dill are lightly sautéed in olive oil and served over bread.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 240
- Level
- Easy
- Heat
- Gentle heat
- Region
- Anatolia
- Vegetarian

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
- 300 grams fresh unsalted curd cheese
- 1 bunch fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Half teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat, add the crushed garlic and sauté lightly until fragrant.
- 2
Add the fresh curd cheese to the pan and mash it with a wooden spoon to blend with the olive oil.
- 3
Stir in the finely chopped dill, ground red pepper, oregano, and chili flakes.
- 4
Cook while stirring constantly for about 4-5 minutes until the cheese begins to lightly brown and blend with the spices.
- 5
Lightly toast the bread slices.
- 6
Generously distribute the warm curd mixture over the bread slices and serve hot.
Note. If your curd cheese is too salty, you can soak it in warm water for 5 minutes and drain it before use.
Questions
Can I use another cheese instead of curd cheese?
You can also use crumbled fresh feta cheese or ricotta cheese if you prefer.
Can this dish be prepared in advance and reheated?
To preserve the freshness and color of the dill, it is recommended to cook and consume this recipe fresh.

