Tokat cemen blends tomato paste, walnuts, and spices into a bold breakfast spread made for warm village bread.
10 min prep 60 min rest
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Pulse the walnuts in a food processor so coarse pieces remain, then place them in a wide bowl.
Knead tomato paste, pepper paste, crushed garlic, cumin, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and olive oil with the walnuts for 8 minutes until the mixture no longer sticks to your hand.
Rest the cemen in a covered container in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour so the spices settle.
Serve cool with toasted country bread slices and a few drops of olive oil on top.
💡 Tip: Do not grind the walnuts too finely; coarse pieces keep the spread lively on bread.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold on toasted country bread with green olives.
~142
kcal calories
3
g protein
7
g carbs
11
g fat
1.8g
Sugar
1.8g
Fiber
41mg
Sodium
1.5g
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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