As written in the old books, kacamak in eastern Serbia, during fasting, it often replaced bread. When there was no fasting, wealthier peasants usually dipped kačamak in melted butter or lard, which also contained shredded cheese. Those who, at that time, were even wealthier and had the opportunity to prepare kavurma (fried), would dip kačamak into the heated kavurma.
Kachamak was served directly on the sovra, where several family members were sitting. They would immediately bring a pan in which kavurma or cheese would be heated. All members of the family would "melt" (dip) kačamak in that pan. In a very short time, even a larger lump of kachamak would be eaten in this way.
Today we have prepared for you an old-fashioned recipe for kačamak from eastern Serbia, which he prepares Snezana Kitanović, according to his grandmother's and mother's recipe. Snežana Kitanović is a member of the author's team of the book Traditional recipes of Serbian cuisine.
Kačamak, ingredients (for a smaller amount):
- 3 large ladles of white spelled flour
- 1,5 l of water
- salt to taste
Kachamak, preparation:
- Kačamak is prepared from white corn flour, ground in a potocari mill.
- Put 1,5 l of water and salt to taste in a large bowl. Let the water boil, add the flour, which should not be mixed. The flour should remain on the surface of the water like a cup. Make a hole in the center of the bowl of flour with a soldering iron and let it boil gently for 20-30 minutes.
- It is very important that there is enough water, otherwise it will burn.
- If after half an hour there is still too much water in the pot, pour it into a container.
- The flour will cook and gradually reduce. When the flour completely disappears from the surface, then start mixing (I did it with a smaller rolling pin).
- When it is ready, kačamak is transferred to a special board, on which it is served.
- Cut the kachamak into pieces with a string or a wooden knife.
Hot kačamak can be served in various ways:
- topped with milk and salted – yes, you read that correctly SALTED milk;
- heat a few spoons of fat in a pan, add onions or leeks, a little allspice and stir-fry briefly, then crumble the cheese on top;
- heat a few spoons of fat in a pan, add ground pepper (make sure it doesn't burn);
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