🇲🇰 North Macedonian Cuisine

Kachamak

Cornmeal Porridge with Cheese

Prep Time 5 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 345 kcal

A thick, comforting cornmeal porridge stirred with butter and topped with crumbled white cheese, a mountain shepherd's staple.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring salted water to a boil.
  2. 2 Gradually whisk in cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low and cook 20-25 min, stirring frequently.
  4. 4 Stir in butter until melted and incorporated.
  5. 5 Serve topped with crumbled cheese and a dollop of yogurt.

Did You Know?

Mountain shepherds in western Macedonia survived entire winters on kachamak, making it from just cornmeal, water, and whatever cheese they had.