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Komplet Lipinja

Cultural Context

Originating from Serbia, Komplet Lipinja is a beloved street food that showcases the rich flavors of the Balkans. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty meal, it combines seasoned meat wrapped in soft flatbread, often accompanied by fresh vegetables and yogurt. This dish reflects the region's culinary heritage and is popular at gatherings and festivals. Today, variations can be found across the Balkans, with each region adding its own twist to the filling and bread.

SerbianRSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups flatbread
1 lb ground meat
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 medium bell pepper
1 large egg
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup yogurt
1 medium tomato
1 medium cucumber
1 lemon

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: store-bought naan

Whole wheat pita adds fiber and nutrients.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini provides similar texture with fewer calories.

1

Prepare the flatbread dough by mixing flour, water, and salt until smooth.

2

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes covered with a cloth.

3

In a bowl, combine ground meat, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, egg, parsley, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.

4

Mix the meat mixture thoroughly until well combined.

5

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a circle.

6

Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle.

7

Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges tightly.

8

Preheat a grill or oven to medium-high heat.

9

Cook the filled flatbreads on the grill for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

10

Serve hot with yogurt, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrillingbaking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

KompletLepinja sa mesom

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