[Karpathian] [VT] Makarounes with Mizithra and Onions

A traditional dish of my locality :)

[ 4 servings ]

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kg whole wheat flour (alternatively all purpose)
• 600 ml water
• 60 gr butter or oil (or half-half of both for optimal flavour) (you can also use plant-based butter)
• 2 large white onions, finely chopped
• 180 gr grated mizithra

(Note: Mizithra is a whey cheese made with goat milk, sheep milk, or a combination of both. It's white in colour and the variety used in this recipe is salt-dried and a bit harder, ideal for grating. Make substitutions if unavailable using this info 👍 You can also find recipes to make mizithra at home!)

• coarse salt
• freshly ground pepper

EXECUTION

1. In a bowl, mix the flour with the water and knead the mixture until the dough is soft

2. Cut it into pieces and shape them into a shape that looks like thick string

3. Cut each string into smaller pieces and press it with an edge so that it takes this shape:

4. Put the makarounes in a pan that you have previously floured and leave them for 1 hour to dry

5. Fill a pot with salted water and boil them

6. As soon as you see them rise to the surface, take them out and strain them

7. Heat the oil in a pan and saute the onions (if planning to use both butter and oil, add the butter after the onions are done sauteing)

8. As soon as the onions reach a deep brown colour, remove them from the pan

9. Serve the makarounes with grated cheese, pepper, a few spoonfuls of the sauteed onion and enjoy!