MACEDONIAN Food in Skopje Macedonia - Tavče Gravče, Ajvar & Kolenica Pork Knuckle + BALKAN FOOD TOUR

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier while sunflower oil is more economical.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while ricotta is often more affordable.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is usually cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra calories, while cayenne is often less expensive.

Boil fresh white beans until tender.

Prepare a roux with lard, butter, oil, flour, and paprika.

Combine the boiled beans with the roux in a clay dish.

Bake the dish in the oven until heated through and flavors meld.

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