Mish-mash (food) facts for kids
Mish-mash (in Bulgarian: Миш-маш) is a yummy Bulgarian dish. It's often eaten in the spring. It's made with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and onions. It also has eggs and a special type of Brined cheese called Sirene. People often add fresh parsley on top.
Sometimes, people add other vegetables like garlic, scallions, eggplants, okras, or carrots. You can also find versions without sirene cheese or without onions.
How to Make Mish-mash
Mish-mash is usually cooked in a pan on the stove. First, you chop up peppers and tomatoes. Then, you cook them in hot oil over medium heat until they are soft. You can roast the peppers first and peel them, or just cut them raw.
After the vegetables are soft, you add eggs and sirene cheese. These ingredients help the dish get thicker. Fresh parsley is added right at the end, just before you take the pan off the heat. You can also bake mish-mash in the oven.
Ingredients for Mish-mash
There isn't just one way to make mish-mash. Many families have their own special recipes! But here are some common ingredients you'll often find in this dish:
- Eggs
- Sirene cheese
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Bell peppers
- Sunflower oil or other cooking oil
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Black pepper
- Salt
Serving Mish-mash
Mish-mash is usually served warm. You can eat it as a starter or as the main meal. It tastes great with fresh bread.
