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Traditional Black Sea cornmeal dish with melted kasar cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kuymak with kasar cheese (180 g) has 468 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 18.9 g of protein, 28.8 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 468 mg of Phosphorus covers 67% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
468
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
32.4g
· 12% DV
Protein
18.9g
· 38% DV
Fat
28.8g
· 37% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 16% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 468 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28.8 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 16.56 g | 83% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 1170 mg | 51% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% |
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 | 468 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 80 g | 208 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 200 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 650 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 780 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Kuymak with kasar cheese is a hot Black Sea dish made by cooking cornmeal with butter and liquid, then melting cheese into it. It is usually served straight from the pan, while the cheese is still soft and stretchy.
To make kuymak with kasar cheese, toast cornmeal in butter, gradually stir in water, and cook until thick. Add grated kasar cheese near the end and stir until melted. Serve immediately so the cheese stays soft.
Fresh kasar cheese melts readily and is the defining choice for kuymak with kasar cheese. Traditional regional versions often use local cheeses such as kolot; a more aged kasar can taste stronger but may stretch less.
Kuymak with kasar cheese may not stretch if the cheese is aged, does not melt well, or is added after the cornmeal mixture has cooled. Use freshly grated cheese and stir it into the hot mixture just before serving.
They are closely related names for a Black Sea cornmeal-and-cheese dish, but recipes vary by region and household. Kuymak with kasar cheese specifically uses kasar, while some versions called mıhlama use local cheeses such as kolot.
Yes, kuymak with kasar cheese is made with kasar instead of kolot. Choose a fresh cheese that melts well, grate it before cooking, and add it once the cornmeal mixture is hot so it combines smoothly.
Butter can pool on kuymak with kasar cheese when the recipe uses more butter than the cornmeal mixture can hold or when it cooks too long. Use a moderate amount and take the pan off the heat once the cheese has melted.
Kuymak with kasar cheese is a variation of kuymak, a traditional dish associated with Turkey’s Black Sea region. Regional and household recipes differ in their cheese and proportions, but cornmeal, butter, and melted cheese are central to the dish.
Serve kuymak with kasar cheese hot with crusty bread, which is useful for scooping up its melted cheese. It can also accompany a breakfast spread with fresh vegetables; its texture is best before it cools and firms up.
Yes, reheat kuymak with kasar cheese gently in a pan, stirring in a small splash of water to loosen the thickened cornmeal. The cheese may not become as stretchy as it was when freshly cooked.
Vitamins
B12
1.26µg · 53% DV
Biotin
14.4µg · 48% DV
B2
0.58mg · 45% DV
Vitamin A
324µg · 36% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
468mg · 67% DV
Calcium
612mg · 61% DV
Sodium
1170mg · 51% DV
Zinc
3.96mg · 36% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kuymak with kasar cheese is a hot Black Sea dish made by cooking cornmeal with butter and melting kasar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese, into the mixture. It is traditionally associated with Turkey’s northeastern Black Sea region, where kuymak is often made in a pan and brought to the table while still bubbling.
Its flavour is rich and buttery, and the texture is soft, thick and stretchy, with a slight graininess from the cornmeal. It is commonly eaten at breakfast, scooped up with bread; outside Turkey, it also makes a hearty brunch or shared starter. Cornmeal contributes carbohydrates, while the butter and cheese make it energy-dense and provide protein. Serve a modest portion with fresh tomatoes or greens for a lighter balance.
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
16.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.