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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Komatski Korab

How to order / say it
Say it Коматски кораб — [Koh-mat-ski ko-rab]
Order I'll have the Komatski Korab.
Locally Ќе го земам Коматски Кораб.
Say locally

A golden, crispy pastry filled with cheese.

Why try it?

This pastry is a beloved street food in Ohrid, representing a beloved blend of texture and the local love for dairy.

How it tastes

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, the pastry's rich cheese filling offers a comforting bite.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

The dish became popular in the mid-20th century as a quick and satisfying snack for locals and tourists alike.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🥛 150 g soft cheese
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🫒 500 ml oil

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, butter, and salt to form a dough.
  2. 2 Roll out dough, fill with cheese, and seal.
  3. 3 Deep fry until golden and crispy.

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