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Kapama

Cultural Context

Kapama is a traditional Bulgarian dish, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. It reflects the country's rich culinary heritage, combining various meats and vegetables in a hearty stew. This dish is a testament to the communal spirit of Bulgarian dining, where meals are shared and enjoyed together. Today, variations of Kapama can be found across the Balkans, with each region adding its own unique twist to the recipe.

BulgarianBGmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 chicken
500 grams pork
500 grams sausage
2.5 kilograms homemade sour cabbage
30-40 milliliters liquid goat
bay leaves
allspice
paprika

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being versatile.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean turkey reduces fat content while being budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is higher in protein, while couscous is often less expensive.

1

Prepare 1.5 chicken by removing skin and cleaning it.

2

In a slavic slow cooker, add half of the sour cabbage as a base layer.

3

Pour in 30-40 milliliters of liquid goat.

4

Add spices: 2-3 bay leaves, 7-8 allspice, and paprika.

5

Place the chicken on top of the cabbage layer.

6

Surround the chicken with pieces of pork and sausage.

7

Add another layer of sour cabbage on top of the meat.

8

Rub the chicken with oil and paprika.

9

Insert one sausage into the chicken for flavor.

10

Add final layer of sour cabbage and more spices.

11

Cover with a lid and bake at 160 Celsius (320 Fahrenheit) for 4-5 hours.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

slavic slow cooker

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

KapamaKapama stew

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