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Bulgaria Recipes
The country yogurt's bacterium is named after, and pastry country besides. Not sure what to eat in Bulgaria? Start with Kavarma, Shopska Salata, Garash Torta and Banitsa. Here are 6 authentic Bulgaria recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Tarator (Cold Yogurt and Cucumber Soup)Sofia, Bulgaria · easy · 15 minA chilled Bulgarian summer soup of thinned yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill and walnuts, finished with a drizzle of oil.
BanitsaSofia, Bulgaria · medium · 65 minCoiled phyllo layered with tangy white cheese and egg, baked into a golden spiral, Bulgaria’s breakfast and New Year charm.
KavarmaSofia, Bulgaria · easy · 95 minA slow-cooked Bulgarian clay-pot stew of meat, peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a savory sauce.
Shopska SalataSofia, Bulgaria · easy · 15 minDiced tomato, cucumber, and pepper under a snowy blanket of grated white cheese, Bulgaria's national salad.
Garash TortaSofia, Bulgaria · advanced · 70 minA flourless walnut cake layered with dark chocolate cream, a rich and elegant Bulgarian celebration torte.
KebapcheSofia, Bulgaria · easy · 35 minSkinless minced-meat sausages seasoned heavily with cumin and pepper, kneaded until springy and grilled over charcoal until smoky and charred.
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