World Flavors Cookbook

Mekici

Name: Mekici
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: North Macedonia
Ingredients: 500g flour, 1 egg, 200ml yogurt, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, oil for frying

Traditional fried dough, light and airy, typically served for breakfast with cheese or jam.

Cuisine: North Macedonia

Ingredients

500g flour, 1 egg, 200ml yogurt, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix the yogurt with baking soda. 2. Combine flour, salt, egg, and the yogurt mixture into a soft dough. 3. Let it rest for 30 minutes. 4. Heat a large amount of oil in a deep pan. 5. Pull pieces of dough and stretch them into flat shapes. 6. Fry until golden on both sides. 7. Serve hot with feta cheese or honey.