Makalo

Makalo is a very traditional North Macedonian dish based on garlic. The most basic type of makalo is made with garlic, warm oil or butter, wine vinegar, lukewarm water, and salt, which are added to a wooden bowl and mixed thoroughly. Dried red peppers, chopped parsley, hot pepper flakes, walnuts, milk, or yogurt are often added to this dish. There is a variety of makalo dishes that can include roasted hot peppers, eggplants, green tomatoes, fresh or roasted red tomatoes, or boiled potatoes. Makalo can be served as a meze dip or an appetizer, depending on the ingredients used in it, and it is typically eaten with lots of bread and white brine cheese. It also makes for a great accompaniment to barbecued meat.