Makalo Explained

Makalo
Alternate Name:	Макало
Country:	North Macedonia
Region:	Ohrid
Course:	Side dish
Main Ingredient:	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.^{[1] [2]}

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.

See also

• Balkan cuisine
• Eastern European cuisine

Notes and References

1. Web site: Знаете ли що е то македонско макало и колко вкусно и полезно за здравето е?. Do you know what Macedonian makalo is and how tasty and useful for your health it is?. bg. Jenata Blitz. 30 January 2022. 1 May 2022.
2. Web site: Традиционален рецепт за македонско макало кој го чува имунитетот. Traditional recipe for Macedonian makalo that protects your immunity. mk. Sloboden Pechat. Kristina. Apostolova. 23 January 2022 . 1 May 2022.