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Kajmak

Кајмак/KY-mahk/
Kajmak
About this dish

A rich, creamy dairy spread made from the skimmed layer of boiled milk, similar to clotted cream.

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Ingredients
🥛4 liters whole milk
🧂Salt to taste
Method
Serves 2
1
Gently simmer the milk over low heat without boiling vigorously.
2
Let it cool slowly, allowing a rich cream layer to form on top.
3
Skim off the cream layer carefully and place in a container.
4
Repeat the process with fresh milk over a few days, layering the skimmed cream each time.
5
Salt lightly and let the layered cream mature for a few days before serving.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Kajmak is a traditional Serbian dairy product, commonly served alongside grilled meats or spread on bread.

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