Traditional Bulgarian Fried Peppers with Sirene Cheese
Традиционно ястие · Bulgarian
Classic Bulgarian dish featuring roasted or fried bell peppers stuffed and coated with a mixture of sirene cheese, eggs, and flour, then fried until golden brown. A beloved comfort food.
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Съставки
- Bell peppers (large, red or green)4
- Sirene cheese (Bulgarian white brine cheese)200g
- Eggs2
- All-purpose flour100g
- Vegetable oil (for frying)as needed
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Стъпки
- 1
Roast or grill the bell peppers until the skin is charred. Place them in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10-15 minutes. Peel off the skin, cut the peppers in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
- 2
In a separate bowl, crumble the sirene cheese. Beat the eggs and mix them with the crumbled cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
Stuff the halved peppers with the sirene cheese mixture.
- 4
Prepare a dredging station: one plate with flour, and another with the egg and cheese mixture.
- 5
Dip each stuffed pepper half first into the flour, then into the egg and cheese mixture, ensuring it's well coated.
- 6
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the coated peppers into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry the peppers for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 8
Serve hot.
