This recipe is for Spanak i Oriz (Macedonian spinach and rice). It is so simple, very healthy and does not take very long to prepare.
Traditionally, this recipe is baked with cracked eggs on top. However, I personally don't like the baked version, so I kept mine as a 'mandza' or stew. If you prefer the traditional version, just continue on from the end of my recipe by transferring your 'mandza' to a baking dish and bake until a thick consistency is reached. Crack the eggs on top of the baked rice, and allow them to cook before removing from oven.
This recipe can be eaten during Lent if you boil the onion instead of frying; and exclude the oil in the 'zaprska' and replace with water.
Ingredients (serves 4 people):
300gm of chopped baby spinach leaves (or fresh/frozen spinach)1 brown onion1 carrot (optional)100 to 150gm white rice (depending on desired consistency)Vegeta, salt and pepper to tasteBay leaf (optional)
Zaprska (thickener):1 - 2 tablespoons of plain …
Traditionally, this recipe is baked with cracked eggs on top. However, I personally don't like the baked version, so I kept mine as a 'mandza' or stew. If you prefer the traditional version, just continue on from the end of my recipe by transferring your 'mandza' to a baking dish and bake until a thick consistency is reached. Crack the eggs on top of the baked rice, and allow them to cook before removing from oven.
This recipe can be eaten during Lent if you boil the onion instead of frying; and exclude the oil in the 'zaprska' and replace with water.
Ingredients (serves 4 people):
300gm of chopped baby spinach leaves (or fresh/frozen spinach)1 brown onion1 carrot (optional)100 to 150gm white rice (depending on desired consistency)Vegeta, salt and pepper to tasteBay leaf (optional)
Zaprska (thickener):1 - 2 tablespoons of plain …