Rare Albanian SLOW FOOD Breakfast - VEAL HEAD STEW!! Tirana, Albania

veal head

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken offers a leaner option while pork is more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar adds acidity.

Clean the veal head thoroughly and cut it into pieces.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add veal head pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours, until the meat is tender.

Add diced potatoes and continue cooking for another 30-40 minutes.

Stir in paprika, thyme, and lemon juice; adjust seasoning if needed.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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