KačamakCornmeal and Potato Mash with Kaymak
Montenegrin kačamak combines potato and cornmeal into a thick mash, enriched here with kaymak and cheese. Regional versions vary in grain and dairy.
Prep
15m
Cook
35m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Mash
- 1lWater
- 8gSalt
- 800gPotato (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 300gCornmeal
- 60gUnsalted Butter
Topping
- 150gKaymak
- 150gWhite Brined Cheese (crumbled)
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add the potato and simmer until very tender and easy to mash.
- 03
Mash the potato directly in the pot until mostly smooth.
- 04
Sprinkle in the cornmeal little by little, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon so no lumps form.
- 05
Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring often, until it becomes very thick and starts to pull away from the sides of the pot.
- 06
Stir in the unsalted butter until the mash looks glossy and smooth.
- 07
Spoon the mash into warm bowls and finish with kaymak and white brined cheese before serving.
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