Tavë me Gjizë
Tavë me Gjizë (TAH-vuh meh JYEE-zuh)
Baked Curd Cheese Casserole
Fresh curd cheese mixed with eggs and butter, baked in a clay dish until puffed and golden. This simple, protein-rich dish is a beloved Kosovar comfort food that showcases local dairy traditions.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix the gjizë with eggs, melted butter, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Pour into a greased clay baking dish.
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Bake at 180°C for twenty-five to thirty minutes until puffed up and golden on top.
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The center should be just set with a slight wobble.
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Let rest for five minutes — it will deflate slightly, which is normal.
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Serve warm directly from the baking dish.
Did You Know?
Gjizë is made from the whey left over from white cheese production, making this dish a zero-waste tradition.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- clay baking dish
- mixing bowl
Garnishing
black pepper
Accompaniments
bread, fresh tomatoes
The Story Behind Tavë me Gjizë
Tavë me Gjizë is a testament to the Kosovar philosophy of wasting nothing. Gjizë, the soft curd cheese made from whey, is a by-product of regular cheese making, and this baked dish transforms it into something special. The preparation is deliberately simple, letting the quality of the fresh dairy speak for itself. In rural Kosovo, every household that keeps animals makes its own gjizë, and this baked preparation is the most popular way to serve it.
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