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Nutritional Values

🔥630kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑35gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Kotor maka

How to order / say it
Say it Котор мака — [Ko-tor ma-ka]
Order I'd like the Kotor maka, please.
Locally Желим Котор маку, молим.
Say locally

Delectable stew of beans and veal in rich sauce.

Why try it?

Kotor maka is a local favorite that embodies the heartiness of Montenegrin cuisine. This dish is a comforting embrace, perfect for experiencing Kotor's culinary soul.

How it tastes

The stew is rich and thick, with tender chunks of veal and a depth of flavor from the slow-cooked beans. Seasoned to perfection, it creates a savory, fulfilling dish with a tiny hint of spice.

Origin & History — first documented: 1885

Origins trace back to Kotor's pastoral roots in the 19th century. It's established as a robust meal that represents the blending of mountain and sea influences in Kotor's diet.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g veal chunks
  • 🫘 200 g white beans
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 1 tsp paprika
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf
  • 🥕 50 g tomato paste

Method

  1. 1 Brown veal chunks in a pot.
  2. 2 Add beans, onion, garlic, and seasonings to the pot.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato paste and simmer slowly until thickened and aromatic.

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