Cicvara
Good old and delicious Cicvara. This ancient traditional dish is a tasty, rich, and high-calorie Balkan comfort food made with corn flour, milk, butter, and sour cream.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1.2 l milk
- 150 g corn flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 600 ml sour cream
- 100 g butter
Instructions
Step 1: Heat the milk
- Pour the milk into a large heavy-bottomed pot and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally so the milk does not scorch at the bottom.
Step 2: Add the butter and salt
- Once the milk is hot and close to boiling, add the butter and salt. Stir until the butter melts completely into the milk.
Step 3: Add the corn flour gradually
- Slowly add the corn flour while stirring constantly. This is important because adding it too fast can create lumps. Keep stirring so the mixture stays smooth and evenly thickens.
Step 4: Cook and stir
- Continue cooking over medium to low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring constantly. The cicvara should become thick, creamy, and glossy.
Step 5: Add the sour cream
- Once the corn mixture is cooked, pour or spoon the sour cream over the hot cicvara. You can either gently fold it in for a creamier finish or leave some on top for serving.
Step 6: Serve hot
- Serve cicvara immediately while hot. It is best fresh, when the texture is smoothest and the dairy flavors are at their richest.
Notes
You can also serve cicvara with white coffee or sour milk.