Today in English class we made How To videos. Both videos are about how to make different popular summer foods here in Bulgaria. I've included the scripts below each video in case they are at all difficult to understand. Enjoy and let me know what you think if you make them yourself!
How to Make Shopska Salad
Malomir: Shopska Salad is the most popular salad in Bulgaria.
Marion: To make this salad for four people, you will need 8 tomatoes, 3 cucumbers, 1 onion, 500 grams white cheese (feta), 8 olives, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/3 cup vinegar, ¼ cup oil.
Mihaela: First chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion into medium pieces.
Nelly: Mix the vegetables in a large container.
Tzvetomir: Pour the vinegar, oil, and salt into the mixture.
Malomir: Grate the cheese onto the mixture.
Marion: Put the olives on top.
All: Serve and enjoy!
How to Make Tarator*
Malomir: Tarator is a popular summer soup. It’s served cold.
Marion: You will need 2 cups plain yogurt, 2 or 3 cucumbers, 2 cups (cold) water, 1 tablespoon salt, ½ tablespoon oil, ¼ tablespoon dill, 1 clove garlic
Mihaela: Grate the cucumbers.
Nelly: Mix the cucumbers with the yogurt in a large container.
Tzvetomir: Pour the water into the mixture. Chop the garlic into small pieces.
Mihaela: Pour the salt, oil, and dill into the mixture.
All: Stir, serve, and enjoy!
*Some people add crushed walnuts to this soup as well.
And in photos:
Take some time to enjoy your locally grown summer produce!
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