Insane ALBANIAN FOOD!! Farm to Table SLOW FOOD at Ceren Ismet Shehu | Surrel, Albania

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than lamb.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese offers a lower fat option while ricotta is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier; vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and healthier, while sour cream is a cheaper alternative.

Drive to a village in Albania known for its traditional food.

Visit a restaurant that specializes in meats like lamb, goat, and veal.

Observe the smoking process of the meats, which takes 2-3 hours.

Marinate the meats with spices, including thyme, before cooking.

Grill tomahawk steaks and chicken skewers on an open flame.

Prepare vegetable soup for the children in the village.

Make traditional Albanian pies, including one with layers of dough and another with potatoes.

Taste the smoked meats and describe them as juicy and smoky with thyme flavor.

Explore the farm and identify various vegetables and fruits being grown, including tomatoes and peppers.

Enjoy a variety of appetizers including goat cheese, stuffed peppers, and olives.

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