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Fergese recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this traditional Albanian dish!
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 2 onions
- 400 g tomatoes
- 200 g feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 parsley
How to make Fergese
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Chop 2 bell peppers and 1 onion into small pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped bell peppers and onion until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 400 g of chopped tomatoes to the pan and stir well.
- Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper; cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 200 g of crumbled feta cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is slightly golden.
What is Fergese?
Fergese is a traditional dish from Albania, baked in the oven, and takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is built around tomatoes and feta cheese. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Fergese take?
At 45 minutes it is quicker than 69% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 22 dishes built on tomatoes. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Fergese?
Serve immediately for the best taste experience.
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