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Trabzon Kayganası
Easy 25 min~220 kcal 6/10
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Kachamak
A Balkan cornmeal porridge cooked thick, then finished with white cheese and paprika butter.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🇧🇬 Bulgarian🌍 Full translation
5 min prep 25 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep5 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Cornmeal
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 180 g White cheese
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a pot.
- 2
Add the cornmeal gradually, stirring constantly.
- 3
Cook the porridge over low heat until thickened.
20 min20:00 - 4
Foam the butter with the red pepper flakes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Transfer the kachamak to a bowl and serve with cheese and pepper butter.
💡 Tip: Do not pour in the cornmeal all at once; adding it in a thin stream gives a smooth, spoonable texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kachamak hot with cheese, yogurt, and roasted peppers for breakfast or a light dinner.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
10
g protein
45
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 55%Fat 33%
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.
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 Kachamak make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kachamak take?
Prep 5 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Kachamak difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Kachamak have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 45g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Kachamak contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kachamak belong to?
This recipe belongs to Bulgarian cuisine.How many ingredients does Kachamak need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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