World Flavors Cookbook

Kačamak (Cornmeal Porridge)

A hearty and thick cornmeal porridge enriched with mashed potatoes, local cheese, and cream.

Cuisine: Montenegro

Ingredients

• 500g cornmeal (preferably white)
• 1 kg potatoes
• 200g Kolašin cheese (sir)
• 100g kajmak (clotted cream)
• Butter
• Salt

Instructions

1. Peel and boil potatoes in salted water until very soft.
2. Drain most water, leaving some in the pot.
3. Add cornmeal on top of potatoes without stirring, poke a hole in the center, and simmer for 20 mins.
4. Use a traditional "kačamakar" (wooden pounder) to vigorously mash the potatoes and cornmeal together until smooth.
5. Stir in cheese, kajmak, and butter until melted and stretchy.
6. Serve hot while the cheese is gooey.