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Trabzon Kuymak
Cornmeal cooks in foaming butter, then melts with kolot cheese into Trabzon's stretchy Black Sea breakfast.
Easy⏱️ 20 min📖 1 min readServes 3~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
5 min prep 15 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- #Easy
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 20 min- Prep5 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
3 servings
Quick:
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Cornmeal
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Water
- 250 g Kolot cheese or string cheese
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a copper or heavy-bottomed pan until foamy.
2 min02:00 - 2
Add the cornmeal and toast over medium heat for 4 minutes, until fragrant.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the water gradually, stirring until no lumps remain.
- 4
Cook for 5 minutes, until the cornmeal swells and turns glossy.
5 min05:00 - 5
Tear the cheese into pieces, add it to the pan, and lower the heat.
- 6
When the cheese melts and the mixture starts stretching, heat for 2 minutes more without stirring.
2 min02:00 - 7
Serve hot once the butter rises to the surface.
💡 Tip: Lowering the heat after adding the cheese keeps the fat from separating and preserves the stretchy kuymak texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve straight from the pan with warm bread, strong tea, tomatoes, and cucumber.
Good sources
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)
~430
kcal calories
16
g protein
24
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 22%Fat 63%
GI 18 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
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 Trabzon Kuymak make?
This recipe serves 3.How long does Trabzon Kuymak take?
Prep 5 minutes, cooking 15 minutes; 20 minutes in total.Is Trabzon Kuymak difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Trabzon Kuymak have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 24g, fat: 30g.Which allergens does Trabzon Kuymak contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Trabzon Kuymak need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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