MasterChef Muhlama (Mıhlama) Recipe: How to Make It?
One of the most beloved flavors of Turkey’s Black Sea region, Mıhlama — also known as Muhlama — is a breakfast classic famous for its melting cheese and rich buttery taste. This traditional dish has now taken the spotlight once again by appearing on the MasterChef menu.
So, how do you prepare authentic mıhlama, and what ingredients do you need?
Here is the original recipe!
In some parts of the Black Sea, the dish is known as “Kuymak,” while the people of Çamlıhemşin call it “Havits.”
Although it is extremely simple to make, its flavor is unforgettable. The harmony of butter, corn flour, and regional cheese makes this dish a masterpiece of the Black Sea kitchen.
👉 In Samsun and Trabzon, corn flour stands out.
👉 In Rize, cheese takes center stage.
Ingredients for Mıhlama
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons corn flour
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1 cup water
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300 g Trabzon cheese (you may also use çeçil cheese or kaşar cheese)
How to Make Mıhlama?
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Melt the butter in a shallow pan.
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Add the corn flour and roast it well together with the butter.
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Pour in 1 cup of water and keep stirring.
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Add the grated or chopped cheese into the mixture and stir again until it melts and stretches.
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Optional: Pour a little extra sizzling butter on top before serving.
Enjoy your meal!
Tips for a Perfect Mıhlama (Ready in 10 Minutes)
For the best texture and flavor, use a copper pan and a wooden spoon.
Roast the corn flour in butter just enough so that the flour smell disappears — but be careful not to burn the butter.
For the cheese, prefer Trabzon Kolot cheese or çeçil, which melts and stretches beautifully.
