One-pan tomatoes, peppers and eggs or fërgesë is a traditional Albanian dish. It is a one-pan meal which is made with four ingredients: green peppers, ripe tomatoes, eggs and feta cheese. Cured meats could be added on this dish depending on region and the season when it’s made. The word fërgesë in Albanian means to sauté or fry. Tomato based stews were common throughout the former Ottoman Empire and Middle East with some variations. Some are meatless such as this recipe. Similar to this is Shakshouka in Middle East or Turkish Menemen.
One-Pan Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggs (Fërgesë)
Albanian Pan-Fried Meatballs (Qofte të Skuqura)
Albanian pan-fried meatball is a ball or patty made of ground meat of beef, lamb, chicken or pork mixed with spices and onions. This is a traditional Albanian dish widely used for every day meal or holidays as a main dish or sliders served with salad, rice, pasta, yogurt sauce or other dishes. Meatballs can be cooked in many different ways from pan frying to baking in the oven.
Albanian Fried Dough (Petulla me Vezë)
Petulla are the Albanian version of fried dough. They can be eaten with powdered sugar or honey but also with salty flavors like feta cheese.
Albanian Flatbread (Pite në Tigan)
For a long time I wanted to make Fried Flatbread that my mom used to make for me as child and serve as snack with feta cheese or powder sugar. I have to say making this recipe was very easy and few ingredients are needed. This recipe yields portion for two people. if you want more double the ingredients.