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Giresun Yaglas
Cornmeal thickens in salted water and is finished with butter and red pepper for a Black Sea breakfast classic.
Easy⏱️ 25 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
5 min prep 20 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 25 min- Prep5 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Cornmeal
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Water
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Butter
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- 2
Pour in the cornmeal in a thin stream while whisking at the same time.
- 3
Cook the mixture over low heat for 12 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
12 min12:00 - 4
When the texture thickens and falls heavily from the spoon, turn off the heat.
- 5
Foam the butter in a small pan for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the red pepper flakes to the butter and stir for 20 seconds without burning them.
20 sec00:20 - 7
Transfer the yaglas to a warm plate and drizzle the pepper butter over it.
💡 Tip: Adding the cornmeal gradually while stirring constantly prevents lumps.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the hot yaglas with lor cheese, sauteed pickles, and strong tea.
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
6
g protein
42
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 51%Fat 42%
GI 15 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
0.5g
Sugar
4.7g
Fiber
1262.8mg
Sodium
7.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Giresun Yaglas make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Giresun Yaglas take?
Prep 5 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 25 minutes in total.Is Giresun Yaglas difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Giresun Yaglas have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 42g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Giresun Yaglas contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Giresun Yaglas need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Giresun Yaglas filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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