Kačamak
Montenegro's cheesy, arm-workout cornmeal mash
Think of it as: Like extra-cheesy polenta made by someone who lifts
Stir until your arms give up. Then stir more.
What does it taste like?
Mildly sweet corn with lots of rich cream and cheese.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureThick and smooth
What is it?
Cornmeal (sometimes with potato) beaten hard until smooth, then loaded with kajmak and cheese. It's a hearty mountain dish meant to keep you going.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Eaten for breakfast or on cold days, usually with a glass of sour milk.
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🇲🇪Montenegro
CapitalPodgorica
Populationabout 620,000estimate (unverified)
IndustriesTourism, Aluminum, Electricity
Famous peoplePetar II Petrović-Njegoš19th-century poet and ruler
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CurrencyEuro
Fun factThe country's name means "Black Mountain."
The flag🇲🇪 A red field with a gold border and a double-headed eagle.
From Tokyoabout 9,430 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Podgorica
Getting there15+ hours (with connections)rough guide
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MusicGusle epic singing Hero ballads sung to a one-stringed fiddle
Listen on YouTube SportSoccer (also a water polo powerhouse)
Nikola Vučević (basketball, NBA) World HeritageNatural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor and more FestivalMimosa Festival (February, Herceg Novi)
Ingredients
- 200 g cornmeal
- 2 potatoes
- 1 L water
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g cream cheese
- 50 g grated cheese
Can't find it? No kajmak? Mix cream cheese with soft butter.
How to make it (one way)
- Boil chopped potatoes in salted water until soft
- Add the cornmeal gradually
- Cook on low for 20 minutes, beating hard with a wooden spoon
- When smooth, mix in the cream cheese and grated cheese
- Serve with yogurt or sour milk
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