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Nutritional Values

🔥550kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Tavalokum

How to order / say it
Say it Тавалакум — [Tava-loh-koom]
Order I'd like to have Tavalokum, please.
Locally Би сакал Тавалакум, ве молам.
Say locally

A hearty stew with tender beef and kidney beans.

Why try it?

Tavalokum is a reflection of Ohrid's hearty, comforting cuisine, commonly prepared for family gatherings and celebrations.

How it tastes

Rich and savory, the beef is stewed until tender with creamy beans, creating a fulfilling and robust flavor.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Dating back to the early 20th century, Tavalokum became popular for its nourishing qualities, suited to the colder months in Ohrid.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g beef
  • 🫘 250 g kidney beans
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🥣 100 ml tomato sauce
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Brown the beef pieces in olive oil.
  2. 2 Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft, then add tomato sauce.
  3. 3 Simmer with kidney beans and seasonings until the beef is tender.

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