Kuymak facts for kids
Kuymak dished out on a spoon
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| Type | Cheese dish |
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| Place of origin | Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan |
| Region or state | Black Sea region |
| Main ingredients | String cheese, cornmeal, cream (or butter), water |
Kuymak is a regional meal of Turkey's Black Sea Region. Its primary ingredients are corn meal and cheese. and is typically served with bread and a spoon. It is also popular in Georgia, Azerbaijan and some regions of Caucasus.
Similar dishes
Muhlama, also referred to as "mıhlama", is a similar dish.
The Pontic Greeks, who originate from the Black Sea region, make a dish similar to kuymak; theirs is called havítz (pnt). Havítz, like kuymak, is made with butter, cornmeal, cheese, water or milk, and salt. It might also include yogurt, honey, or bacon. Cooked cornmeal sometimes goes by the same name.
See also
In Spanish: Kuymak para niños
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