Kuymak

Kuymak or Kachi is an Turkish dessert. Its primary ingredients are corn meal and cheese.[1] It is also popular in Georgia, Azerbaijan and some regions of Caucasus.[2]

Not to be confused with Kaymak.
Kuymak in a sahan

Similar dishes

Kachi in Iran

Kachi(Persian halva pudding) is a Persian Halva pudding that is full of saffron and rose water flavor. It's easy to make and very delicious. It's a taste of the Middle East![3]

Muhlama, also referred to as "mihlama", is a similar dish.[4]

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.[5][6][7][8] Cooked cornmeal sometimes goes by the same name.[9]

See also

References
  1. Liljegren, Katherine. "1 foods you have to try in Turkey's Black Sea region". Matadornetwork.com, Feb 04, 2016. Retrieved Feb 1, 2020.
  2. Alkan, Sena (26 November 2016). "A traditional Black Sea treat: Mıhlama". Daily Sabah, Nov 26, 2016. Retrieved Feb 1, 2020.
  3. "Delicious Halva Pudding Persian Style". 16 January 2016.
  4. Campbell, V. (2007). Turkey. Country Guides. Lonely Planet. p. 556. ISBN 978-1-74104-556-7. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  5. "Havitz". Pontos News (in Greek). September 26, 2012.
  6. "Recipe for Havitz". Lelevose (in Greek). August 4, 2020.
  7. Theodoridou, Despina. "Havitz". Club of Veria (in Greek).
  8. "Havitz". Pontiaka (in Greek).
  9. Dimitris Vasiloudis (April 20, 2019). "Havitz or Katsamaki". vDimitris (in Greek).
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