World Flavors Cookbook

Fergese (Pepper & Tomato Bake with Cheese)

Name: Fergese (Pepper & Tomato Bake with Cheese)
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Albania
Ingredients: 4 large red peppers, roasted and peeled; 4 ripe tomatoes, diced; 250g fresh white cheese (or ricotta); 3 tbsp butter or olive oil; 2 tbsp flour; 2 eggs; Salt, pepper, oregano

A rich, bubbling bake of roasted peppers, tomatoes, and soft white cheese — Tirana's signature vegetarian dish, deeply savory and satisfying.

Cuisine: Albania

Ingredients

4 large red peppers, roasted and peeled
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
250g fresh white cheese (or ricotta)
3 tbsp butter or olive oil
2 tbsp flour
2 eggs
Salt, pepper, oregano

Instructions

1. Roast and peel peppers, chop into strips. 2. Sauté tomatoes in butter until soft. Add flour and stir. 3. Add peppers and cheese, stir until cheese begins to melt. 4. Beat eggs lightly and fold in. Transfer to a baking dish. 5. Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.