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Pulë me Verë — traditional dish from Berat, Albania
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Pulë me Verë

How to order / say it
Say it Pulë me Verë — [Pool-eh meh Vay-rah]
Order I'd like the chicken with white wine, please.
Locally Do të doja pulë me verë, ju lutem.
Say locally

Chicken braised with white wine and herbs.

Why try it?

This dish reflects the local cultivation of vineyards and the use of fresh herbs, essential to Berat's agricultural heritage.

How it tastes

The chicken is tender and juicy, infused with the aroma of white wine and herbs, offering a delicate balance of flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Developed in the mid-19th century, this dish showcases local wine production's historical importance in Berat.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g chicken
  • 🍷 200 ml white wine
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🌿 2 tbsp parsley
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Brown chicken in olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add garlic and onion; cook until soft.
  4. 4 Pour in white wine and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  5. 5 Garnish with parsley before serving.
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