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I love simple and effective recipes. What do I mean? I like when it’s easy to make, doesn’t contain too
I love simple and effective recipes. What do I mean? I like when it’s easy to make, doesn’t contain too many ingredients, is delicious and looks good (my eyes like to eat as well). There is one additional element I use quite often while cooking – curiosity. I am curious about world. For the past 6 years I managed to visit many interesting and delicious places, usually Mr T. was somewhere around. There’s one thing you should know about him – he’s always hungry and I am not joking. The sentence “I could eat something” is our often companion. It is hard to believe that after 8 years of me watching him eat, he’s still slim and has no problems with fitting through the door.
I remember sitting in a small restaurant in Changdu few years ago. It was 6am, we were waiting for a bus to Litang. Mr T. ordered soup and chef asked if he’d like it not spicy. The answer was “I want it spicy”. The chef tried to explain that they eat very spicy in Changdu and it can be a bit too spicy for people who are not used to it. Mr T. did not give up. After 10 minutes he was eating his soup. His forehead was covered with sweat, eyes with tears, water was leaking from his nose, but I’ve never seen him that happy. What I’m trying to say? I share my life with someone who’s always looking for new flavors and is not afraid to experiment.
Yesterday we were sitting in our kitchen, drinking melissa tea (tough weekend) and talking about Serbia. From word to action, the next morning I made Mekice – fried dough for breakfast. It is very easy to make, that’s for sure, and looks great. It also has to be tasty as I made 12 and we ate all of them. I served it with roasted radish, that did not taste like a raw version at all. It was juicy and sweet. I definitely recommend it.
You will need for Mekice:
- 500 g flour, sifted
- 250 ml lukewarm water
- 20 g fresh yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Mix yeast, sugar and salt in water and leave it on side. It should start to bubble. Add it to the sifted flour, combine ingredients with a wooden spoon and start to knead with hand. If your dough is very sticky, add more flour, bit by bit. Place your dough in greased bowl, cover with towel and leave for about 1h or until it doubles in size. Then knead a bit more and divide in about 12 small rolls. Apparently you should leave it formed on edges of a bowl (like on picture) till your frying pan gets warm. I did it as I like to follow tradition. Place pieces of dough on a pan and fry until golden on both sides.
I served my Mekice with a roasted radish. I cut, placed in a baking dish, drizzled with oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper and baked in 200*C for about 20 minutes.
You can find more Serbian recipes on Palachinka blog.
Enjoy, Marta
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This recipe looks easy! I dont have to purposely go to supermarket in order to try this recipe!
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Stunning photos! Especially that one with the sift!
ahhh people who are always hungry and stay slim annoy me! lol
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This is amazing. I love learning about the foods of other cultures
(hence my blog!), especially finding the consistencies across the world—like variations of fried dough for breakfast! I absolutely love this post and those flour photos. Thanks for sharing.
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These photos are absolutely incredible! I love the one of the flour! this dish looks incredible too!
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I have never tried roasted radishes. I find the raw ones sharp and intense, I need to give the roasted ones a try
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I think one of the reasons I’m still married to my hubby after more than 30 years – he loves to eat and there is nothing he is afraid to eat. And yet – he’s still quite slim. How do they do it?!?! 🙂 I’ve never heard of mekice but it definitely looks like something I would love to have for breakfast or lunch or supper. Interesting topping with the roasted radish. This is the second roasted radish recipe I’ve seen this week. Something must be telling me it’s time to give it a try Hope you’re having a great weekend!
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Oh how I would love to have a taste!They look like something special! And truly they must be for you to eat so many. I love that.
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Even though I couldn’t eat these, they look so good and I love your set of photos. I also eat with my eyes first – it’s really important. It’s great that your man loves food so much. It gives the cook encouragement to excel.
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Why have I never thought to roast radishes!? This is happening.P.S. You pictures – pure beauty. Love em’.
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Snap! You have the same cloth as me :). I’ve never heard the name mekice before, though it sounds awesome – a bit like a type of bread roll they serve as a street food in Tunisia – so yummy. Love the idea of roasted radish too – that’s another new one for me!
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As always, your photos are so captivating and just draw me in! So beautiful, Marta!
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God, this looks and sounds amazing. Roasted radishes…fried dough…a simple and effective recipe that is sure to please. Thank you for sharing this with us. I can’t wait to try it!
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Roasted radish is amazing! It’s become my favorite way to prepare it. And I love the Mekice – something I’ve never had. Definitely need to try it. Thanks so much.
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This is such a unique and comforting recipe. Love the accompaniment of roasted radish 🙂
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Fried dough never disappoints!
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That was a lovely anecdote to start the post with! I have never heard of mekice, but it sure looks good! But what really got my attention was those simple roasted radishes… they look so beautiful! I have a bunch of these t home and have been only using them in salads so far. Now am dying to roast some up 🙂
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Fried stuff are usually very delicious. I love those roasted cherry radishes. Juicy and beautiful!
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Looking so delicious!
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Now you got me curious about these fried dough. Never heard or tasted that before. But it sounds doable and perfect for a lazy lunch or brunch!
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My Aunt makes the best fried bread, but I think having those roasted radishes with it would make it even better. What a great way for you two to spend the weekend. Mr. T sure is lucky to be able to eat like that and still fit easily through the door. Lol. I’m going to be dreaming about breakfast all night I hope you know.
-Gina-
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Nothing better than fried bread! Love roasted radishes too, they are so different from raw ones. Love the photos too, just beautiful.Nazneen
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Soooo unique and attractive! Okay, that is the ticket..you HAVE to plant radishes because they are super easy to grow. They require virtually no effort and can be planted in a pot by a windowsill!
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I have GOT to get on board with radishes/beets…you make it sound divine so thank you for the inspiration!
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Beautiful beautiful shot!!! I don’t know when I would even try to do some action shot, but I actually love looking at it… Your curiosity and cooking really inspire me, and others who come to read your posts! These look delicious!
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I love that sifter shot, great photo!
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Świetne! Nie slyszalam o nich wcześniej.Nie lubię tego jak zamawia się gdzieś ostre jedzenie, a w restauracji nie dowierzają, że będziesz w stanie je zjeść, bo jesteś białasem;). Mój były chłopak uwielbiał megaostre jedzenie, pocił się przy tym strasznie, ale nie przeszkało mu to w tym, żeby zachwycać się daniem.
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Every time I come here I learn something new and drool 😀
Yum!Cheers
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Oh, wonderful! This is one great speciality.Cheers,Rosa
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That’s a beautiful dish! I can imagine some fantastic textures going on inside of that dish. Probably a lot of flavours too! Im glad I tracked your blog down!