🇲🇰 North Macedonian Cuisine

Kompir Mandza

Potato Stew

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 284 kcal

A homey, paprika-rich potato stew simmered until thick and velvety, pure Macedonian comfort in a bowl.

Ingredients

1kg potatoes, cubed
1 onion, diced
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
1L water
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley

Instructions

1 Sauté onion in oil until soft.
2 Add paprika and stir 30 seconds.
3 Add tomato paste and potatoes, stir to coat.
4 Pour in water and bring to a boil.
5 Simmer 30-35 min until potatoes are very tender and stew has thickened.
6 Garnish with parsley and serve.

Did You Know?

Kompir mandza is the dish every Macedonian child grows up eating — simple, cheap, and universally loved.