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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Petë

How to order / say it
Say it Petë — [peh-teh]
Order I'd like to have Petë, please.
Locally Dua të kem Petë, ju lutem.
Say locally

Traditional layered pasta from Valbona, often with cheese.

Why try it?

Petë represents home cooking in Valbona, made using simple ingredients like flour and eggs into a labor-intensive layered dish, showcasing the meticulous culinary traditions of the region.

How it tastes

Soft and rich in texture, Petë has subtle flavor nuances from the cheese, offering a satisfying bite. The layers are delicate but firm, with a warm, comforting aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Petë dates back to the 19th century, with roots in pastoral life. It has been made in family kitchens, where each layer signals care and attention to detail.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 400 g flour
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 100 ml water
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🥛 200 g feta cheese
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, eggs, and water to form dough.
  2. 2 Roll thin layers of dough and layer in a baking dish with cheese and butter.
  3. 3 Repeat layers and brush with olive oil.
  4. 4 Bake until golden brown.
  5. 5 Serve warm, cut into slices.

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