FOURTH REUNIUN FOURTH REUNIUN OF THE PROJECTOF THE PROJECTLATVIALATVIA, , 15-19 JULY 20115-19 JULY 20133

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TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINECUISINE

Bulgarians like to eat a lot of bread

They eat it during breakfast, lunch

and dinner

TYPES OF BREAD

rye bread rye-wheat bread whole-wheat bread

traditional white bread

HEALTHY BREADvery popular nowadays in Bulgaria

BAKERY PRODUCTS

Traditional Bulgarian banitsa with cheese

Another type of banitsa

BAKERIES FOR BREAKFAST AND DESSERTS

Patties with"cheese"

Ingredients:200g soy cheese / tofu /1 cupful soy yogurt, 1/2 tsp baking soda,1 packet of vanilla,1 package of pie pastry,cooking oil

Ingredients:2 cupfuls of flour, maybe whole-meal1 cupful of yogurt, 1/2 tsp soda1/2 tsp cooking oil1/2 cupful crumbled cheese / optional /

Mekitsas

FAMOUS BULGARIAN YOGHURT

Yogurt is a great source of calcium. People with an intolerance to the protein in cow's milk can use sheep or goat yogurt. Yogurt contains pro-biotics and is useful for the nervous and digestive system, bones, heart and so on.

WHAT IS MADE OF YOGHURT

white salad cold drink-ayryan

fruit dessert

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WHITE BRINED CHEESE MADE OF MILK

SIRENE SIRENE SHOPSKY STYLE

YELLOW CHEESEMADE OF MILK

kashkaval kashkaval pane

is a type of yellow cheese made of sheep’s milk. is a type of yellow cheese made of sheep’s milk. The taste of the kashkaval is sometimes compared The taste of the kashkaval is sometimes compared

to that of the United Kingdom's cheddar cheese.to that of the United Kingdom's cheddar cheese.

FIRST COURSE - SALADS

Red Beet SaladIngredients3 small heads of beetroot, 2 carrots, 3 potatoes, 5 pickles, 1 red onion, salt, lemon, olive oil

Salad of tomatoes and cucumbers

Preparation:Chop the tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in rings in a bowl.Prepare a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, chopped parsley and basil leaves.Pour salad dressing. Cover with grated cheese, olive oil, lemon

SHOPSKA SALADMost commonly prepared

The same as the salad of tomatoes and cucumber but with some grated cheese

on top

TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN SOUPS

TARATOR

A traditional Bulgarian dish. It is a cold soup, made of yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, walnuts, dill, vegetable oil and water and is served chilled or even with ice.

BEAN STEWTRADITIONAL BULGARIAN DISHTRADITIONAL BULGARIAN DISH

YOU CAN’T MISS IT

Ingredients:Beans - 200 - 300 g, 1 large onion,1 head of garlic, red peppers, tomato sauce - 200 ml, 1 teaspoon mint, lovage - 1 tsp, paprika - 1 tsp, 50 ml oil , saltPreparation: Soak the beans in cold water for 3-4 hours and drain. Pour fresh water and boil all the ingredients /without the salt/ in an earthenware pot. When the beans turn tender salt and boil for another 15-20 minutes.

SPINACH WITH RICESPRING ECO-DISH

Easy to makeIngredients:1 carrot, 3-4 cloves of garlic, 1 tomato, 1 cupful of rice, 400g cleaned spinach, salt to taste, pepper to taste, cooking oil Preparation: Peel and grate the carrot. Stew with some water and oil on the bottom of a pan. After a few minutes, put the spinach Add the rice and pour 1-2 cupfuls of water. When the rice is almost ready add the crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes and spices.

STUFFED PEPPERSvery tasty

Ingredients:6 peppers, 1 cupful rice, 1 carrot, 1 onion, vegetation, savoryPreparation:Stew the onion, finely chopped with a little oil and water. Add the carrot, grated and stifle for another 2-3 minutes. Put the rice, a little water and other spices. Stew until the rice is almost ready. Stuff the peppers with this mixture and bake in a moderately hot oven for 20-25 minutes.

OTHER VEGETARIAN DISHES

Rice with mushrooms and zucchiniIngredients:

1 carrot, 1 tomato, 2 zucchini, 250-300g mushrooms, 1 bunch of green onions,1 bell, black pepper, red pepper, oil, salt

Green bean stew

Ingredients:0,5 kg green beans, 1 onion, 1 carrot, red pepper, 2 tablespoons flour, vegetation, oil, 2-3 cloves of garlic and dill

DESSERTSBulgaria is rich of fruit and vegetables. We eat them fresh Bulgaria is rich of fruit and vegetables. We eat them fresh

or use them for preparing plenty of desserts.or use them for preparing plenty of desserts.

Some optional desserts of fruit

peaches

peach pie

grapes

cherries & berries cherry tart

cake with grapes

Pumpkin, honey and nuts – nature gifts

Healthy food +exercise = healthy lifestyle

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