Mućkalica
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 403kcal
Mućkalica is a traditional Serbian dish, a savory stew with pork and vegetables such as bell peppers and onions. This flavorful dish is slow-cooked so that the flavours blend well together and is wonderfully warming. It is often served with rice, coleslaw, or bread and is a true Balkan classic. I would like to sincerely thank Blazenka and Dule from Restaurant Balkan in Hengelo for generously.
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Ingredients
- 800 g pork fillet in cubes
- 2 onions in large cubes
- 1 red bell pepper in large strips
- 1 white pointed pepper in large strips
- 6 pickles finely chopped
- 400 g mushrooms
- 3 tsp vegeta
- 1 tsp white pepper powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp curry ketchup
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 100 ml cooking cream
- 1 tbsp water
- olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut 2 onions into large cubes. Cut 1 red bell pepper and 1 white pointed pepper into strips. Finely chop 6 pickles. Brush 400 g mushrooms clean and cut them in half or into slices.
- Cut 800 g pork fillet into cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pan until the bottom is lightly covered. Fry 2 onions, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 white pointed pepper for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add 400 g mushrooms and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the chopped meat and fry it all around until browned and just cooked through. Stir in3 tsp vegeta, 1 tsp white pepper powder, 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp dried parsley, 2 tsp dried dill, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Sprinkle 1.5 tsp sugar over everything and mix well.
- Stir the finely chopped pickles, 2 tbsp curry ketchup and 3 tbsp ketchup into the mixture. Deglaze with 1 tbsp water and let it simmer gently for 8-10 minutes. This ensures the flavours meld together well.
- Pour in the 100 ml cooking cream and heat for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
To serve
- Serve the mućkalica immediately with cabbage salad and crusty bread, or serve it with djuvec rice.
Notes
The recipe uses Vegeta, a Serbian seasoning. If you don’t have it, you can replace it with a mix of 1 teaspoon mild bouillon powder and a pinch of salt.
Mućkalica is traditionally served with coleslaw and crusty bread. Another delicious combination is with cooked rice, and extra pickles on top make it complete.
Want a little extra kick? Stir a pinch of chilli flakes into the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 17g | Saturated fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sugars: 9g