Explore Guides
Local food map
Ulcinj (Montenegro)
Hotels in area
Main course
Vegetarian
Food Flavour DNA
Nutritional Values
520kcal
12gProtein
60gCarbs
26gFat
8gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Kačamak
How to order / say it
Say it
Качамак — [Kah-cha-mak]
Order
I'd like to order Kačamak, please.
Locally
Želeo bih da naručim Kačamak, molim.
Say locally
A traditional Montenegrin dish made from potatoes and cornmeal.
Why try it?
Kačamak is a staple of Ulcinj's culinary history, embodying the resourcefulness and simplicity cherished in Montenegrin mountain cuisine.
How it tastes
Kačamak is a creamy delight with a rich texture, traditionally enriched with cheese and butter, offering a hearty and savory flavor.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originating in the mid-19th century, Kačamak adapted local ingredients into a nutritious meal for farmers in Montenegro, later becoming associated specifically with the Ulcinj region for its unique twist.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 500 g potatoes
- 🌾 200 g cornmeal
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🥛 100 g cream cheese
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 1 L water
Method
- 1 Boil potatoes until tender.
- 2 Add cornmeal and stir.
- 3 Mix in butter and cream cheese until smooth.
More from Ulcinj
© Wikimedia Commons
Main course
Vegetarian
Pita
Пита
Pee-tah
A savory pie made with thin layers of dough filled with cheese.
🌿
Dessert
Vegetarian
Priganice
PREE-gah-nee-tseh
Fried dough balls commonly served with honey.
🐟
Main course
Fish & Seafood
Kotorski brodet
Которски бродет
Ko-tor-ski bro-det
Hearty fish stew with a tomato base.
🐟
Main course
Fish & Seafood
Kotorske lignje
Которске лигње
Ko-tor-ske lig-nye
Stuffed squid filled with breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese.
🥩
Main course
Meat
Kotor maka
Котор мака
Ko-tor ma-ka
Delectable stew of beans and veal in rich sauce.
🐟
Main course
Fish & Seafood
Kaldura Kotor
Калдуре Котор
Kal-dur-a Ko-tor
Cabbage leaves stuffed with fish and rice.