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Makalo
Традиционално Македонско макало.jpg
Traditional Macedonian Makalo
Alternative names Макало
Course Side dish
Place of origin North Macedonia
Region or state Ohrid
Main ingredients Garlic

Makalo (Macedonian: Макало) is a traditional Macedonian side dish. The main ingredients include oil, garlic and peppers although variations in the recipe can also include dry embroidered peppers, mashed potatoes, aubergine, leek and onion. It is usually served as an addition to stews or as a spread on bread.

Etymology

The name makalo comes from the Macedonian verb "to dip" (Macedonian: мака, transliterated as maka) to describe how this side dish is usually used. There are several variations of the dish in North Macedonia, including the one from Ohrid, lukarnik which is served in the town of Veles.

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  • Макало од лук

    Garlic-based makalo

  • Макало од праз и суви пиперки

    Leek and dry pepper-based makalo

  • Макало од суви пиперки

    Dry pepper-based makalo

  • Макало со печени пиперки и праз

    Baked pepper and leek-based makalo

  • Макало намачкан на интегрален леб

    Makalo on bread

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