Macedonia's Notorious Street Eats: Pastrmajlija & Pljeskavica

cured pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Feta offers a similar flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while sour cream is a cost-effective alternative.

Taste the pieskawitsa sandwich and describe its tenderness and flavor.

Mention the fries covered in mayo and mustard mix with ketchup.

Introduce the next food, pastrmajlija, and describe it as a kind of Turkish pita or Italian pizza.

Show the pastrmajlija with pepperoncini peppers on top and mention the chicken and spices.

Take a bite of the pastrmajlija and describe the chicken as super tender with a nice spice mix, including paprika.

Comment on the texture of the pizza dough, noting it's different from pita.

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