Bulgarian cuisine Grundtvig workshop 7 th – 13 th July 2013 Craiova, Romania

SHOPSKA SALAD

Shopska salata is a traditional Bulgarian salad originated by the Shopi people of the Sofia region, and hence the name shopska. There are slight variations from family to family but the basic ingredients for this refreshing salad, served year-round, are the same. Makes 6 servings Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Always served with RAKIA

INGREDIENTS 4 tomatoes, chopped 1 large cucumer, unpeeled and chopped 4 green or red peppers, roasted or raw, chopped 1 large yellow onion, chopped, or 6 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup sunflower oil 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar Salt and black pepper 1/2 cup Bulgarian sirene cheese or feta cheese, crumbled Preparation: Place tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion and parsley in a large bowl and toss. Place oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake until well blended. Toss dressing with vegetables, turn into a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with crumbled cheese and portion on chilled plates.

TARATOR

Ingredients Yougurt Cucumbers Sunflower oil Garlic Wullnuts salt

BANITSA

INGREDIENTS Filo pastry Bulgarian White Cheese Eggs Milk soda

SACH

INGREDIENTS Different types of meat, chopped Season vegetables Mushrooms oniogns

MEAT BALLS AND MEAT ROLLS Meat rolls – KEBABCHETA Meat balls – KIUFTETA

WHAT IS IT? A meatball made of minced meat and spices and shaped like a sausage. Same as the kyufte, but does not contain onions. It has to be grilled otherwise you will get something different which probably will not be called kebapche (for comparison kyufte can also be fried). Eat it with Shopska salad and French fries with Bulgarian cheese.

MUSAKA

Musaka is made with potatoes, ground meat, and tomatoes then it is topped with a white sauce and baked. Throw in some bay leaves too and you will not want to leave the table until you have finished up the entire baking pan. Eat this with some yoghurt on top

KAVARMA

KAVARMA – ROAST STEW This is one of the most popular meals in Bulgaria which is not so famous outside the country. The ingredients and preparations depend on the region. Almost every part of Bulgaria has it’s own Kavarma recipe. In general, the meal consists of marinated cooked meat and vegetables. It could be mild or spicy depending on the region and the likings. Goes perfectly well with beer or rakia

INGREDIENTS 2 lbs pork meat, cut into cubes 1/2 cup oil 2 big leaks 1 tablespoon tomato sauce or puree 1 tablespoon paprika a pinch of crushed black pepper 1 cup red or white wine 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots 2 bay leaves a pinch of parsley 1 hot pepper

YOGHURT The Bulgarian yoghurt is the best yoghurt produced in the world. The only place where you can produce it and find it in its unaltered form is Bulgaria. This is due to the same Lactobacterium Bulgaricum that is used to make the Bulgarian cheese and which grows no place else in the world. If you are thinking of organic yoghurt - this is it in its purest form.

SIRENE Bulgarian white cheese - a variety of the feta cheese but can be produced only in Bulgaria. This is due to a specific lactose tolerant bacteria which converts the milk into yoghurt and then sirene. The bacteria is found only in this part of the world, hence it name - Bacillus Bulgaricus. Bulgarian white cheese is a brined goat, sheep, or cow cheese and can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a part of many other Bulgarian meals. Eat it with some red pepper on top and with a glass of fine wine

LUYTENITSA Lyutenitsa is a sauce-like spread that is made from tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants pureed together. It looks a lot like babbaganush and has similar ingredients but it tastes a little more peppery. Lyut in Bulgarian means hot as in spicy, hence lyutenitsa. Although in truth, lyutenitsa is not really spicy. Enjoy this on bread or as a side dish

INGREDIENTS 20 lbs red peppers 3 lbs tomatoes 2 1/2 cups oil 2 cups sugar chili peppers, assorted 1/3 cup salt

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