Qofte Shari Recipe
Flame-grilled seasoned veal and beef mix, filled with melted cheese and chopped smoked meat served with golden potatoes topped with creamy house-made kajmak and a side of cabbage salad, bringing the rich flavors of the Shari Mountains to your table
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Ingredients
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For the Qofte Shari
For the Golden Potatoes
For the Kajmak
For the Cabbage Salad
Method
For the Qofte Shari
- 1
Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground veal, ground beef, chopped smoked meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, salt, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Qofte
Take a portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a piece of cheese in the center and fold the meat around it, forming a patty. Ensure the cheese is completely enclosed.
- 3
For the Golden Potatoes
- 4
Prepare the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried rosemary until well coated.
- 5
Bake the Potatoes
Spread the potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden and crispy, turning halfway through.
For the Kajmak
- 6
Make the Kajmak
In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, cream cheese, softened butter, and salt until smooth and creamy. Set aside for serving.
For the Cabbage Salad
- 7
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and grated carrot. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss well to combine.
