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Traditional Black Sea breakfast dish, a hot and gooey cornmeal and Lor cheese specialty.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Muhlama with Lor Cheese (120 g) has 264 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 10.2 g of protein, 14.4 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
264
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
21.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
10.2g
· 20% DV
Fat
14.4g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 16% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.4 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 8.16 g | 41% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 468 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% |
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) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 176 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 440 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Muhlama with Lor Cheese is a hot Turkish Black Sea dish made by cooking cornmeal with butter and liquid, then adding lor, a fresh curd cheese. It is served warm; unlike versions made with melting regional cheeses, the lor version is not usually stretchy.
Muhlama with Lor Cheese is made by gently toasting cornmeal in butter, whisking in water or milk, then stirring in lor cheese until hot. Add the liquid gradually to prevent lumps, and serve straight away while the mixture is warm.
Yes, lor can be used instead of kolot cheese, but the result will be different. Lor softens without melting into the characteristic stretchy strands of kolot, so use a melting cheese alongside it if you want a more elastic texture.
Muhlama with Lor Cheese is usually not stretchy because lor is a fresh curd cheese that does not melt into long strands. Traditional stretchy versions use cheeses such as kolot; adding some melting cheese can bring that texture closer.
The main difference is often the cheese and the local name: kuymak and muhlama are closely related Black Sea cornmeal dishes, while this version specifically uses lor. Since lor behaves differently from kolot or string cheese, its finished texture is less elastic.
Muhlama with Lor Cheese belongs to the Black Sea food tradition of Turkey, where hot cornmeal-and-cheese dishes are commonly served at breakfast. Lor is a variation on the regional cheeses used in many traditional muhlama recipes.
Muhlama with Lor Cheese is best served hot with bread for dipping. For a Turkish-style breakfast, pair it with tea, olives, tomatoes, and cucumbers; those fresh sides balance the rich, buttery dish without competing with it.
Store leftover Muhlama with Lor Cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Cool it promptly rather than leaving the cheese mixture out, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Reheat Muhlama with Lor Cheese gently in a pan over low heat, stirring often. Add a small splash of water or milk if it has thickened in the fridge; strong heat can make the cheese mixture separate or stick.
You can freeze Muhlama with Lor Cheese, but its texture may become watery or grainy after thawing because the cheese mixture can separate. For the best consistency, make it fresh and refrigerate leftovers for a short time instead.
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
B2
0.23mg · 18% DV
Vitamin A
108µg · 12% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Calcium
252mg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
168mg · 24% DV
Sodium
468mg · 20% DV
Iodine
13µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Muhlama with Lor Cheese is a hot Black Sea breakfast dish made by cooking cornmeal with lor, a fresh Turkish cheese, and typically butter. As it cooks, the mixture thickens into a soft, gooey dish that is best eaten warm. In its home region it is often served at breakfast with bread for scooping, and tea alongside; it also makes a comforting shared dish at other times of day.
Cornmeal provides much of its carbohydrate, while lor contributes protein; a 100 g portion has 8.5 g of protein. Its rich, filling texture suits a substantial breakfast. For a lighter meal, use butter sparingly and serve it with fresh tomatoes 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.
Low
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.