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Macedonian · North Macedonia

Macedonian Meat Puff with Herbs

A variation of pastrmajlija with a mix of herbs and spices, offering a unique flavor profile.

60 minutes4 servings
Macedonian Meat Puff with Herbs
Photo: Slavica Panova · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Mix flour, salt, and cold water to form a dough. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. In a pan, cook the ground pork with onion, cumin, coriander, and parsley until fully cooked.
  4. Roll out the dough, cut into squares, add the meat mixture, fold into a triangle, and seal with water.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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