 Traditional Macedonian Makalo | |
| Alternative names | Макало |
|---|---|
| Course | Side dish |
| Place of origin | North Macedonia |
| Region or state | Ohrid |
| Main ingredients | Garlic |
Makalo (Macedonian: Макало) is a traditional Macedonian side dish. The main ingredients include oil, garlic and peppers although variations in the recipe can also include dry embroidered peppers, mashed potatoes, aubergine, leek and onion. It is usually served as an addition to stews or as a spread on bread.
Etymology
The name makalo comes from the Macedonian verb "to dip" (Macedonian: мака, transliterated as maka) to describe how this side dish is usually used. There are several variations of the dish in North Macedonia, including the one from Ohrid, lukarnik which is served in the town of Veles.
Gallery
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Garlic-based makalo
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Leek and dry pepper-based makalo
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Dry pepper-based makalo
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Baked pepper and leek-based makalo
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Makalo on bread
See also
References
- "Знаете ли що е то македонско макало и колко вкусно и полезно за здравето е?" [Do you know what Macedonian makalo is and how tasty and useful for your health it is?] (in Bulgarian). Jenata Blitz. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- Apostolova, Kristina (23 January 2022). "Традиционален рецепт за македонско макало кој го чува имунитетот" [Traditional recipe for Macedonian makalo that protects your immunity]. Sloboden Pechat (in Macedonian). Retrieved 1 May 2022.
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