Cornmeal thickens in salted water and is finished with butter and red pepper for a Black Sea breakfast classic.
5 min prep 20 min cook
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Bring the water and salt to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
Pour in the cornmeal in a thin stream while whisking at the same time.
Cook the mixture over low heat for 12 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
When the texture thickens and falls heavily from the spoon, turn off the heat.
Foam the butter in a small pan for 2 minutes.
Add the red pepper flakes to the butter and stir for 20 seconds without burning them.
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.
~330
kcal calories
6
g protein
42
g carbs
15
g 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.
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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