Speca me Mazë (Kosovar Roasted Peppers Simmered in Rich Kaymak Cream & Garlic) – Authentic Kosovo Recipe
Irresistible Kosovar comfort skillet simmering sweet blistered peppers in bubbling garlic cream.
- Country of Origin
- 🇽🇰 Kosovo (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Char-roasted green and red bell peppers, Rich kaymak or heavy cream and feta, Warm somun flatbread, 4 cloves minced garlic, Sea salt
Ingredients for Speca me Mazë (Kosovar Roasted Peppers Simmered in Rich Kaymak Cream & Garlic) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) char-roasted green and red bell peppers, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups rich kaymak or heavy cream and feta, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm somun flatbread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Kosovo seasoning (sea salt, parsley)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and 4 cloves minced garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add char-roasted green and red bell peppers and rich kaymak or heavy cream and feta along with sea salt, parsley, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with warm somun flatbread and serve straight from the skillet.