Cornmeal cooks into a thick Black Sea-style porridge, finished with paprika butter and served with yogurt or cheese.
8 min prep 22 min cook
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Boil the water and salt in a deep pot.
Add the corn flour gradually while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
Cook the mixture over low heat for 18 minutes until thickened.
Melt the butter in a pan and stir in the ground red pepper for 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer the cornmeal porridge to a serving dish.
Drizzle the pepper butter over the top.
Serve hot with strained yogurt and white cheese.
💡 Tip: Adding the corn flour gradually gives a glossy, firm texture without lumps.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve for breakfast with strained yogurt, cheese and hot tea.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~360
kcal calories
7
g protein
44
g carbs
17
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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