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Cicvara: A Simple Montenegrin Dish That Will Delight Your Taste Buds

Cicvara: A Taste of Montenegro's Culinary Heritage Pljevlja, Montenegro – Cicvara, a traditional Montenegrin cornmeal porridge, is gaining popularity beyond its borders. This simple yet hearty dish, often served for breakfast, showcases the rich culinary heritage of the region. A recent video by @marija (@balkanska_domacica on Instagram) has brought renewed attention to this classic recipe. The video provides a step-by-step guide to making cicvara. It highlights the key ingredients: water, salt, kajmak (a type of creamy dairy product), corn flour, and homemade cheese. The process is straightforward, involving boiling water with salt and kajmak before gradually adding the corn flour while stirring to avoid lumps. Finally, crumbled cheese is incorporated, and the mixture is cooked until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pot. "It's a very simple recipe," says @marija in her video, "but the taste is incredible. It's a dish that has been passed down through generations in my family." The final product is a creamy, flavorful porridge, often served with a dollop of sour milk, as shown in the video. The video's popularity, with over 23,000 views and 264 likes, demonstrates the growing interest in traditional Balkan cuisine. Cicvara's simplicity and deliciousness make it a dish worth trying for anyone interested in exploring the flavors of Montenegro.