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Nutritional Values
650kcal
42gProtein
84gCarbs
20gFat
3gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Pastrmajlija
How to order / say it
Say it
Пастрмајлија — [Pah-str-mai-lee-ah]
Order
I would like a Pastrmajlija.
Locally
Сакам една Пастрмајлија.
Say locally
Oval flatbread topped with seasoned meat.
Why try it?
A quintessential taste of rustic Skopje, Pastrmajlija represents the fusion of bread and meat in a simple yet deeply satisfying form.
How it tastes
The bread is crispy, with seasoned meat that's juicy and slightly tangy from the marination; often enhanced by fresh herbs.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Pastrmajlija's origins trace back to the Ottoman era. In Skopje, it became popular during the early 20th century among local eateries.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g flour
- 🧂 250 ml water
- 🥩 300 g pork meat
- 🫒 50 ml vegetable oil
- 🌾 10 g yeast
- 🧂 to taste salt
Method
- 1 Prepare dough and let it rise.
- 2 Marinate meat with salt and pepper.
- 3 Roll dough, top with meat, and bake until golden.
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