Yakhnia with sausage
4 servings
25 minutes
Yahnia with sausage is a vibrant dish of Bulgarian cuisine, impressing with its richness and aroma. It has roots in traditional village recipes where simple yet hearty ingredients create true masterpieces. Tender rings of stewed onions combine with the rich flavor of country sausage, complemented by the slight acidity of tomato paste and the warmth of red pepper. Bay leaf and allspice add subtle spicy notes to the dish, while sautéed flour gives it a thick and enveloping texture. Perfect as a standalone dish for a cozy family dinner or with rustic bread for full enjoyment of the flavor. Yahnia is not just food; it's a fragrant greeting from Bulgaria, where hearty and soulful dishes are cherished.
1
Slice the onion into rings, place in a pot, add tomato paste, fat, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer until the onion becomes soft.
- Onion: 250 g
- Tomato paste: 25 g
- Fat: 50 g
2
Then add red pepper, sautéed flour, diced raw village sausage, lightly fry, pour in water, add bay leaf, black and fragrant pepper, and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, adding salt.
- Ground red pepper: to taste
- Wheat flour: 25 g
- Country sausage: 300 g
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste