Tavë Kosi (Baked Lamb with Yogurt & Eggs)
A classic Albanian baked lamb dish with a tangy yogurt and egg topping that sets into a golden crust.
Flija (Layered Albanian Pancake Pie)
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Flija is a celebratory Albanian speciality made by cooking many thin layers of batter, each enriched with cream or butter.
The result is a uniquely textured, comforting dish that pairs beautifully with yogurt, honey, or savoury accompaniments.
Ingredients
- 500 g Plain Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 350 ml Cream or butter-yogurt mix
- 1 L Water approx, to make thin batter
Method
30m45m1h 15m
- Whisk flour, water and salt into a thin crepe-like batter.
- Grease a large round tray.
- Spread a thin layer of batter and bake/broil until just set.
- Brush with cream or butter mix.
- Repeat for 20–30 layers.
- Finish under the grill until lightly browned and serve with yogurt or honey.
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