Egg, Cheese and Phyllo Casserole (Banitsa)
This is a popular dish from Bulgaria and can be eaten on its own or as part of a main meal. This recipe will serve 2–3 people and can be prepared in less than 1 hour. It is adapted from…
Cuisines Bulgarian
Cabbage Rolls in Yogurt Sauce (Sarmi)
Sarmi is a Bulgarian dish of stuffed cabbage leaves, which shows significant Greek influences. For a gathering you may wish to consider presenting these somewhat ‘white’ rolls side-by-side with a dish of cabbage rolls in tomato sauce (see Cabbage Rolls…
Snezhanka (Bulgarian Cucumber and Yogurt Salad)
Ingredients 1 liter of plain yogurt (two regular containers in Bulgaria) ½ kg pickles or cucumbers or mixed 1–2 tbsp of oil 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice 1 tsp seasoned salt (like “Vegeta”) or salt (use no salt if…
Sirene po Shopski (Bulgarian Cheese and Tomatoes)
Ingredients 400 g white cheese 150 g yellow cheese 2 hot peppers 2 sliced tomatoes 2 roasted bell peppers, chopped oregano, parsley or any other dry green spice 2 eggs Procedure Take two small earthware pots with lids (“gyuveche” pots),…
Shopska Salata (Tomato, Cucumber, and Bell Pepper Salad)
Ingredients 4 tomatoes 2 cucumbers 2 roasted peppers or fresh green bell peppers 2 spoonfuls chopped parsley 2 spoonfuls chopped red onion or green onion ½ pound (225 g) white cheese (feta; optional) Some olives (optional) salt, vinegar, oil to…
Roasted Meatballs (Kyufteta)
Kyufteta are Bulgarian roasted meatballs. Ingredients ½ lb pork, minced (not too fatty) ¼ lb ground beef 1 onion, finely chopped ½ cup crumbled bread (preferably at least a day old) 1 egg Black pepper, ground White pepper, ground 1½…
Red Bell Peppers Stuffed with Cheese and Egg (Chushki Byurek)
Ingredients 1 kg red bell peppers 250 g brined sheep’s cheese 6 eggs Sunflower oil Salt Parsley, finely chopped Procedure Roast, peel, and seed the peppers. Mix the crumbled cheese with 4 of the eggs. Stuff the peppers with this…
Moussaka (Bulgarian)
Moussaka is a Bulgarian minced meat dish, resembling a casserole. For the Greek version of this dish, see Greek Moussaka. This recipe is adapted from Ralitsa Roesing’s kitchen. It’s delicious with cold yogurt on the side. Ingredients Oil for cooking…
Kyopulo (Eggplant with Peppers and Tomatoes)
Kyopulo or kyopolou is a type of Bulgarian relish or spread, made of eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes. Ingredients 2–3 aubergines 4–5 bell peppers 2–3 tomatoes, diced or grated 3–4 cloves garlic, crushed Sunflower oil Vinegar Salt Parsley, finely chopped Procedure…
Kashkaval Pane (Bulgarian Fried Cheese)
Kashkaval pane (or Cașcaval pane) is a Bulgarian dish of fried Kashkaval, a type of cheese. Ingredients 12 oz yellow kashkaval cheese Oil for deep frying 2 eggs Flour seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper Bread crumbs Flat-leaf…
Gyuveche (Bulgarian Casserole) II
Gyuveche is a popular Bulgarian casserole. Bulgarians typically use whatever is left over in the fridge to make this dish Ingredients About 200–300 g cheese Various chopped herbs Any kind of cooked chicken, pork, or beef (optional) Any kind of…
Bulgarian Tripe Soup (Shkembe Chorba)
Shkembe chorba is a popular meat dish in Bulgarian cuisine. Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 3½ cup beef stock 1 ea. onion, chopped fine 1 tsp salt 1 ea. bell pepper, cut into thin-strips ½ tsp dried marjoram 1 ea. bay…