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Estonian Kama with Fermented Buttermilk

Name: Estonian Kama with Fermented Buttermilk
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: Roasted barley flour, 1/2 cup; Roasted oat flour, 1/2 cup; Roasted rye flour, 1/2 cup; Roasted pea flour, 1/4 cup; Fermented buttermilk, 2 cups; Honey, 1 tablespoon; Sugar (optional), 1 tablespoon; Salt, 1/4 teaspoon; Fresh berries, (e.g., strawberries, blueberries); Nuts, (e.g., sliced almonds, walnuts)

A wholesome and tangy Estonian breakfast dish featuring a blend of roasted grains and fermented buttermilk.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 17, 2025

Estonian Kama with Fermented Buttermilk — Breakfast served and photographed from above

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Grain Mixture

For the Fermented Buttermilk

For Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 288 kcal
Protein: 12.5 g
Carbs: 50.4 g
Fat: 5.88 g
Fiber: 6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1153 kcal
Protein: 50 g
Carbs: 201.6 g
Fat: 23.5 g
Fiber: 24 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Roasted barley flour 1/2 cup	200	6	42	1	8
Roasted oat flour 1/2 cup	190	7	31	3.5	4
Roasted rye flour 1/2 cup	180	6	38	1	5
Roasted pea flour 1/4 cup	100	8	16	0.5	3
Fermented buttermilk 2 cups	240	20	24	8	0
Honey 1 tablespoon	64	0	17	0	0
Sugar (optional) 1 tablespoon	49	0	12.6	0	0
Salt 1/4 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries)	30	0	8	0.5	2
Nuts (e.g., sliced almonds, walnuts)	100	3	3	9	2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Grain Mixture

1
Combine flours
In a large bowl, combine the barley flour, oat flour, rye flour, and pea flour.
2
Blend flours
Stir until well blended.
3
Store mixture
Store in an airtight container if not using immediately.

Preparing the Fermented Buttermilk

1
Mix buttermilk and honey
In a separate bowl, mix the fermented buttermilk with honey.
2
Add sugar and salt
Add sugar if desired for extra sweetness, and stir in the salt.
3
Chill mixture
Chill the buttermilk mixture for at least 30 minutes before serving.