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Tcheer (Ukrainian cornmeal porridge): photo of the dish
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Breakfast

Tcheer (Ukrainian cornmeal porridge)

Tcheer is a thick porridge of cornmeal cooked in milk, typical of Ukrainian peasant cooking. Creamy and comforting, it is eaten lukewarm at breakfast or as a side dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

282 kcal per serving

Protein
8 g
Carbohydrates
32.8 g
Fat
13.1 g
of which saturated fat
8.4 g
Fiber
0.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Bring the milk to a simmer in a heavy-bottomed pan with the salt and sugar.
  2. Pour in the cornmeal in a steady stream while whisking to avoid lumps.
  3. Lower the heat to the minimum and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until you have a smooth porridge that pulls away from the sides.
  4. Off the heat, stir in the butter in pieces and, if you like, the raisins or cinnamon.
  5. Let it rest for 2 minutes, then divide into bowls and serve lukewarm.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Add a spoonful of honey and fresh fruit at the end of cooking.

With what you can find here. Fine cornmeal (fine polenta) works perfectly in place of Ukrainian cornmeal.

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