MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ PEČENI KOFTINJA i KOMPIRI MANDZA (Meat Kofte and Potato Casserole)

Koftinja, or Kofte, are very popular in Macedonia. They appear in many recipes from being grilled to soups. In this version, they are baked in the oven with potatoes and veggies in a simple sauce. The outcome is a flavour extravaganza with everything you need in one dish. Don't forget to bring lots of crusty bread to the table to mop up all that wonderful juice! Serving suggestion: Shopska Salata
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YOU NEED:
1 kg minced beef and pork
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 Tsp. hot chili flakes
1 Tbsp. Vegeta, or Dafinka, or a vegetable cube, crushed
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 handful Parsley, finely minced
1/2 onion, grated
5-6 cloves garlic, grated
3 medium sized potatoes, sliced in 1/2" rounds
2 large tomatoes, sliced in 1/2" rounds
salt and pepper to season potatoes and tomatoes, to taste
4 peppers, hot or mild
SAUCE:
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
garlic tips from grated garlic
4 Tbsps. tomato paste
1 Tsp. paprika
3 cups water, or more if needed
salt to taste
parsley, finely minced for garnish

[@natalijaspasevska2002]

Odlicen recept, ke probam da go napravam utre. Glad I found your channel with lots of Macedonian delicious dishes.

[@GoranMak]

Thank you so much and welcome!

[@cherylp6047]

My mother in law just passed away a week ago and I am looking forward to making this dish to give comfort to my husband and his brother. I am as Canadian as it gets but I love being married into the Macedonian culture. I hope to make my Mother in law proud! Bog Da Prosti Ma!

[@GoranMak]

My condolences Cheryl. I am honoured that you have chosen one of my recipes to comfort your husband and brother in law. I'm sure they will love and appreciate it, as it is cooked with love and in honour of your mother in law which I'm sure she'd be very proud of . Bog Da Prosti. xoxo

[@giitchi1matas200]

omg this was easy to make and Delicious tks for sharing

[@GoranMak]

I'm so glad to hear that Gitchi1. Thanks for watching and trying it out! YAY!

[@lovelife8125]

Loved watching you make this delicious looking dish. Yum. TFS the family video, so cute.

[@GoranMak]

Thanks so much! Yes, the kids are fantastic. So cute.

[@barbram8001]

Your presentation is beautiful.

[@GoranMak]

Thanks so much Barbra! It is easy to do, but looks impressive! Thanks for watching!

[@ChristinaFogal]

Hi my friend! 💛 This is a beautiful dish. Just really like how each part is carefully added - looks so beautiful and absolutely delicious. Love the review too - 10 out of 10 - well deserved! 👏

[@GoranMak]

Thanks so much hon! It is so easy to put together, but looks impressive. I've had many people re-create it since posting, and they all look great! Thanks for your support, and can't wait to watch your cranberry bread recipe! XO PS - what do you mean about the review? Am I missing something? LOL

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Really interesting recipe...like the finish of this dish last bit without the foil the potatoes get a nice taste

[@GoranMak]

Thanks Steve. This is definitely a winner dish and I make it often as it is yummy and easy. Thanks for watching!

[@Handsthatcook]

Your recipes always make me so hungry! This looks delicious!!

[@GoranMak]

Thanks Linda. I appreciate it. Its easy to make so hope you give it a try.

[@amandajones2080]

Yum 😊 You can also use suvi piperki/dry chillies Can I say you got me back into the Macedonian cooking 😘 God bless

[@GoranMak]

Yes you can! And that's wonderful to hear. Thanks so much! Keep well xoxo

[@gordanajovanovski1108]

Nice music!!

[@GoranMak]

LOL Thanks Gordana!!

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

💖💖💖 Thank you for the video. What a beautiful casserole that recipe makes. I will try it. I bought a side of pork and a lamb from a local farmer; she sends the animals to a regional butcher (USDA regulations are confusing). Somehow my instructions got garbled, and the minced meat portions came back super fatty. I can barely eat them there are so rich. However, I will try them in this recipe since it seems like the potatoes will absorb some of the fat, and the tomatoes might cut some of the richness. It's worth a try - if it doesn't work this time, I'll try again with better ingredients. I hope you and yours are staying healthy in these crazy, crazy times. P.S. I was thinking your were going to say the Koftinja could be substituted with slices of eggplant. I may try that, and the portobello mushrooms, too! It's _so_ pretty!

[@GoranMak]

Thanks Kirsten! I am sure the lamb would be perfect in this, as originally it would have been pork and lamb or beef and lamb. Yes, you can sub the potatoes for eggplant, or even add them in. I have another recipe similar which you might be interested in. The link is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZSZeJd_jbOmmK8 Thanks again for watching, and let me know!! xo

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

@@GoranMak Perfect! I have pork & lamb mince. I'll let you know how it goes - gotta defrost them.

[@johnrep9690]

My next Manja I try

[@GoranMak]

That's great Ioannis!

[@elenaradeska6206]

NAJAK SI NEMA STO. Odime Makedonija v godina? ❤️🍀

[@GoranMak]

Fala

[@omm12345]

Can’t wait to try this recipe! Those enamel utensils are so nice ,are they from Macedonia?

[@GoranMak]

Thank you! Let me know how it turns out. And yes, they are from Macedonia. Thanks again!