MACEDONIAN FOOD BEST FOOD IN THE BALKANS? Pastrmajlija & Shopska + Meat Feast in Skopje, Macedonia

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.

Prepare the flatbread dough and let it rest until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Roll out the flatbread dough to fit a baking tray.

Spread the cured pork evenly over the flatbread.

Slice the onions and distribute them over the pork.

Sprinkle red pepper and black pepper over the top.

Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Top with fresh parsley and a dollop of yogurt.

Serve warm, optionally with a sprinkle of paprika.

Cooking Techniques

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