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Kačamak

Cultural Context

Kačamak is a traditional dish from the Balkans, particularly popular in Serbia and Montenegro. It is a comforting staple made primarily from cornmeal, often enjoyed during family gatherings and festive occasions. Traditionally served with cheese and cream, it embodies the essence of rustic Balkan cuisine. Modern variations may include different toppings or ingredients, but the heart of the dish remains the same, celebrated for its simplicity and heartiness.

SerbianRSmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4–5 potatoes
water
2 handfuls of flour
1 spoon of salt
butter
kajmak (clotted cream)
homemade cheese

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative with similar creaminess.

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Grilled chicken is leaner, while pork belly is more affordable.

1

Peel 4–5 potatoes and cut them into quarters.

2

Put the potatoes in a pot and pour water until it reaches the top when the pot is tilted.

3

Wait until the water boils and then remove from the stove.

4

Add 2 handfuls of flour with a spoon and make a hole in the middle.

5

Pour 1 spoon of salt into the hole.

6

Cook for 40 minutes on medium temperature without stirring.

7

After 40 minutes, remove the potatoes from the stove and melt the kajmak and cheese.

8

Drain the water from the pot.

9

Beat the kačamak until the flour is no longer visible.

10

Add the kačamak into a pan and mash it a little with a spoon.

Cooking Techniques

boiling

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

KačamakKačamak sa sirom

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