CicvaraCreamy Cornmeal and Cheese Porridge
Cicvara is a rich cornmeal and dairy dish prepared in several forms across Montenegro and neighboring regions. This version uses cream, butter, and cheese.
Prep
10m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Porridge
- 800mlWater
- 250gCornmeal
- 6gSalt
- 80gUnsalted Butter
- 250gWhite Brined Cheese (crumbled)
Topping
- 100gKaymak
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 02
Whisk in the cornmeal gradually so the mixture stays smooth.
- 03
Add the salt and cook over low heat, stirring often, until the porridge is thick and creamy.
- 04
Stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted.
- 05
Add the white brined cheese and continue stirring until it softens and partially melts into the porridge.
- 06
Spoon the porridge into bowls and serve hot with kaymak on top.
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