The Rhodopean Cuisine
One of the irresistible temptations of the Rhodopes is the wonderful cuisine. Known for their hospitality, Rhodopeans will welcome you to their homes as dearest guests and will serve you delicious specialties. Many of the recipes have come down to us through the ages carefully preserved in the years and enriched by modern generations. The Katmi or Morudnitsi are one of the favorite local specialties, prepared from thin batter, yogurt and eggs.
Another popular dish is the ''kachamak''. Boiled corn ''kachamak'' is served in two ways: in ''balls'' or in a large baking tin, with melted butter poured and fried meat/bacon, cheese or curds on top.
One must try the favorite dish of Rhodopeans - ''patatnik''. It is made of grated potatoes, eggs, onions and spices, and is baked in a frying pan.
During Long Lent, Advent, and the Petrovski and Bogorodichni Fasting in the past, people used to consume vegetarian dishes.
Sheep-breeding families in the past used to produce the so called ''brano'' milk which was made by draining the whey from a curdled sheep's yogurt and sealing the remainder in a wooden barrel with butter. If you are staying in a private lodging, your hosts can provide for you home made food. The restaurants in the area are filled with hospital locals, good food and great atmosphere. The taverns are a great place to go with your friends and are intimate enough for a romantic dinner for two.
 Famous rhodopean lamb spit-roast (Cheverme)
   
Rhodopean klin
Rhodopean klin Oil one round small Casserole pan. Rolls the dough into 2 thin round flat pieces (1mm). Make one smaller than the other. Place larger dough in pan. (Some of the dough should overlap the pan by 2cm all around). Place filling and pull excess dough over the top to enclose the filling. Place smaller dough on top to completely encase the filling. Cook on med. heat for 20 min, slowly adding small amounts of butter from the sides of the Klin. Carefully flip over the Klin and continue to cook for 20 min adding butter .
Dough: 1 Tblsp Vinegar, 1 Tblsp Oil, 150gr Water, Flour, 250gr Butter, 5 Eggs, Cheese, Cooked rice



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