72 HOURS of the BEST BALKAN FOOD in Skopje, Macedonia 🇲🇰 MUST TRY MACEDONIAN Food in North Macedonia

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken is more affordable than some meats.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs provide flavor with fewer calories, while dried herbs are often cheaper.

Visit Bakery Ziki to see traditional Macedonian breakfast pastries being made.

Observe the dough being prepared, noting its thinness and size.

Learn about the Pastrmalija, a pastry made with fresh bread and pork on top, brushed with margarine.

Taste the Pastrmalija, noting its meaty and tender pork flavor, and the light, airy bread.

See the preparation of Burek, a popular Macedonian breakfast pastry with meat and cheese.

Taste the meat Burek, noting the spiced meat and flaky pastry.

Taste the cheese Burek, noting its creamy texture and light flavor.

Pair the Burek with thick yogurt, noting its sourness and drinkable consistency.

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