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BreakfastPan-Fried Cheese and Dill Cıklama

Pan-Fried Cheese and Dill Cıklama

Quick answer

Cheese and dill cıklama is made by lightly frying a mixture of beaten eggs, flour, and herbs in a pan. It is served hot to offer a delicious start to the day.

Total time
35 dk
Servings
4
Calories (est.)
~280 kcal
Difficulty
kolay

breakfast recipes · turkish breakfast · dill cheese fritters

35 dk · 4 servings · 280 kcal

Tips and measures

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup curd cheese (lor)
  • Half a bunch of finely chopped dill
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • Half a tea glass of milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Whisk the eggs, milk, and olive oil in a deep bowl.
  2. Add the curd cheese and chopped dill, then mix well.
  3. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until you get a batter slightly thicker than crepe batter.
  4. Lightly oil a pan and heat it over medium heat.
  5. Pour the batter into the pan with a ladle and cook both sides until golden brown.
  6. Transfer to a serving plate, slice, and serve hot.

You can also add a pinch of grated cheddar cheese into the batter for extra flavor.

FAQ

What should the consistency of the batter be?

It should be slightly thicker than pancake batter, easy to drop with a spoon.

Can I use other cheeses?

Curd cheese is best, but mildly salted feta crumbled works well too.

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