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Rich in cheese protein and calcium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cornmeal Kashar Cheese Pull (180 g) has 428 calories. That works out to 238 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.7 g of carbs, 21.2 g of protein, 23.6 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 459 mg of Phosphorus covers 66% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
428
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
33.7g
· 12% DV
Protein
21.2g
· 42% DV
Fat
23.6g
· 30% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 31% · Protein 20% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 428 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23.6 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 13.68 g | 68% |
| Trans fat | 0.54 g | |
| Sodium | 756 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 190 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 595 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 350 g | 833 kcal |
Calculated from 238 calories per 100 g.
Cornmeal Kashar cheese pull is a Turkish-style hot dish made by cooking cornmeal with fat and liquid, then melting Kashar cheese into it until stretchy. It is served warm, when the cheese is soft and the mixture is at its smoothest.
To make cornmeal Kashar cheese pull, briefly toast cornmeal in butter, gradually stir in hot water, and cook until smooth. Add grated Kashar near the end and stir over low heat until it melts and pulls into strands.
Cornmeal Kashar cheese pull resembles kuymak, but recipes and names vary by region. Kuymak is commonly made with local melting cheeses such as kolot, while this version specifies Kashar; the cheese choice changes the flavor and stretch.
Cornmeal Kashar cheese pull may not stretch if the cheese does not melt well, the mixture gets too hot, or it becomes too thick. Use grated Kashar, add it near the end, and stir gently over low heat; loosen a thick mixture with hot water.
Yes, aged Kashar can be used in cornmeal Kashar cheese pull, but it may melt less smoothly and stretch less than fresh Kashar. It brings a sharper flavor, so mixing it with a younger melting cheese can help maintain a softer texture.
Yes, briefly toasting the cornmeal in butter or oil gives cornmeal Kashar cheese pull a fuller, toasted flavor. Stir continuously and stop once it smells fragrant; browning it too deeply can make the finished dish taste bitter.
Cornmeal Kashar cheese pull is best served hot with bread for scooping. It also works as a hearty breakfast or a side dish; fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and greens add a crisp contrast to the rich, stretchy mixture.
Yes, milk can replace some or all of the water in cornmeal Kashar cheese pull for a creamier result. Cook it over low heat and stir often, since milk scorches more easily than water; add the cheese once the cornmeal is cooked.
It is best made just before serving because cornmeal Kashar cheese pull thickens as it cools and the cheese loses its stretchy texture. You can prepare the cornmeal base ahead, then reheat it gently and stir in the cheese at the end.
Reheat leftover cornmeal Kashar cheese pull in a pan over low heat, stirring in a small splash of water to loosen it. Heat only until warm and soft; prolonged high heat can make the cheese greasy or tough.
Vitamins
B12
1.17µg · 49% DV
B2
0.45mg · 35% DV
Vitamin A
216µg · 24% DV
B5
0.68mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
459mg · 66% DV
Calcium
567mg · 57% DV
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Sodium
756mg · 33% DV
Potassium ⭐
225mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 428 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Cornmeal Kashar Cheese Pull is a Turkish-style stovetop dish made by cooking cornmeal with liquid and fat, then stirring in Kashar, a mild, semi-hard Turkish cheese. As the cheese melts, it binds the mixture into a soft, stretchy mass; home recipes vary in how much liquid and fat they use.
Serve it hot, while the cheese still pulls, for breakfast or as a hearty snack. In Turkey it may be enjoyed with tea, while elsewhere it also works as a warming brunch dish or a shareable side. Cornmeal supplies most of the starch, and Kashar adds protein and calcium. For a lighter plate, use less added fat and pair a modest portion with fresh tomatoes, cucumber or greens.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
13.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.