Selsko Meso

Selsko Meso

Селско Месо (SEL-sko ME-so)

Village-Style Meat

Prep Time 20 min
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 391 kcal

Tender chunks of chicken and mushrooms baked in a clay pot with peppers, onions, and melted kashkaval cheese.

Nutrition & Info

390 kcal per serving
Protein 32.0g
Carbs 14.0g
Fat 23.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

clay pot or casserole oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: individual clay pot

Garnishes: melted cheese, parsley

Accompaniments: bread, pickled vegetables

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sear chicken in oil until browned. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add onion, peppers, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook 5 min.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes and 100ml water. Transfer to a clay pot.

  4. 4

    Top with slices of kashkaval cheese.

  5. 5

    Bake at 200°C for 25-30 min until cheese is melted and golden.

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Did You Know?

The dish is named "village meat" because it originated in rural Macedonian homes where everything available went into the clay pot.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • clay pot or casserole
  • oven

Garnishing

melted cheese, parsley

Accompaniments

bread, pickled vegetables

The Story Behind Selsko Meso

Selsko meso represents the rustic Macedonian approach to cooking: generous cuts of meat combined with whatever vegetables and cheese are at hand, slow-baked in a clay pot until everything melds into a comforting, bubbling dish.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner 📜 Origins: 20th century

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