Pispili me Presh (Korça Golden Cornbread Baked with Leeks & Feta) – Authentic Albania Recipe
Rustic Southern Albanian cornbread layered with sweet buttery leeks, greens, and salty white cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇱 Albania (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Stone-ground yellow cornmeal, Sweet sautéed leeks and spinach, Crumbled feta cheese, Olive oil, Greek yogurt
Ingredients for Pispili me Presh (Korça Golden Cornbread Baked with Leeks & Feta) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) stone-ground yellow cornmeal, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet sautéed leeks and spinach, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Albania seasoning (Greek yogurt, garlic, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, olive oil, and Greek yogurt, garlic, black pepper for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine stone-ground yellow cornmeal and sweet sautéed leeks and spinach with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.