fergese
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Fërgesë is a traditional Albanian dish, particularly popular in Tirana. Its main ingredients are bell peppers, tomatoes, cottage cheese or feta, and spices. The dish can be prepared with or without meat, often veal or liver. It is typically served warm and can be eaten as a main dish or a side dish.
Recipe
Ingredients:
500 grams of cottage cheese
2 green peppers
2 red peppers
2 large tomatoes
4 tablespoons of olive oil
3 cloves of garlic
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon of paprika
2 tablespoons of parsley
Instructions:
Wash and chop the peppers into thin slices.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the peppers and sauté until they are soft.
While the peppers are cooking, chop the tomatoes and garlic.
Add the chopped tomatoes and garlic to the pan and stir well. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Lower the heat and cover the pan. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the flavors are well combined.
Add the cottage cheese to the pan and stir well. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the parsley over the top and stir well. Remove from heat.
Serve the Fërgesë warm with bread or as a side dish.