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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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Ohrid Trout

How to order / say it
Say it Охридска пастрмка — [Ohr-eedskah pas-trum-kah]
Order I'd like to try the Ohrid trout.
Locally Сакам да пробам Охридска пастрмка.
Say locally

Grilled trout from Lake Ohrid with a rich taste.

Why try it?

An emblematic dish of Ohrid, the trout is iconic due to its uniqueness to Lake Ohrid and represents the city's reliance on freshwater fish.

How it tastes

Tender and flaky, Ohrid trout has a clean flavor, often enhanced with a hint of lemon and local herbs.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating from Lake Ohrid, the consumption of this trout dates back to the 19th century when it became a centerpiece of local gastronomy.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g ohrid trout
  • 🍋 1 lemon
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🌿 10 g parsley
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🧂 2 g black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Clean and season the trout with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Grill the trout for about 5 minutes on each side.
  3. 3 Serve with fresh lemon slices and garnished with parsley.

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