Urnebes Salata (Serbian Spicy Cheese and Pepper Salad)
Local name: урнебес салата
In short: A fiery spread of white cheese mashed with roasted peppers, garlic and paprika. Scoop it with bread or serve it beside grilled meat. It takes about 40 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Resting
- 1 h
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 175 kcal
Urnebes means uproar, and the name hints at the heat in this salad from southern Serbia. White brined cheese is mashed with roasted sweet and hot peppers, garlic and oil until it is part spread, part salad. It sits on the table next to grilled meat and is scooped up with bread. Adjust the hot peppers to taste, and always chill it for an hour first so the flavors blend.
Instructions
- Heat the broiler to high. Lay the bell peppers and hot peppers on a tray lined with foil and roast 4 to 5 cm (2 in) from the heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning until the skins are blistered and black in spots.
- Move the hot peppers to a bowl and cover with a plate. Put the bell peppers in the same bowl and let everything steam for 15 minutes.
- Peel off the skins, remove the stems and seeds, and chop the flesh finely. Wear gloves for the hot peppers.
- Mash the cheese with a fork in a bowl until crumbly and mostly smooth. Mix in the kajmak, garlic, oil and paprika.
- Fold in the chopped peppers. Taste, adding more garlic or hot pepper if you like.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread or alongside grilled meat.
Tips
- Short on time? Use drained jarred roasted peppers and skip the roasting. Use a fresh hot pepper for the heat.
- If the cheese is very salty, rinse it first and pat it dry. Taste before adding any salt, since none is needed.
Questions and answers
How spicy is urnebes salata?
It is as spicy as you make it. One mild hot pepper gives a gentle warmth, while two or three hot ones make it fiery, which the name urnebes (uproar) refers to.
How long does urnebes salata keep?
It keeps for 4 days in the fridge in a covered container, and the flavor deepens. Stir before serving.
What can I serve urnebes salata with?
Grilled meat, fried potatoes, and fresh bread are the classic partners. It is also a good spread for sandwiches.
How long does it take to make Urnebes Salata (Serbian Spicy Cheese and Pepper Salad)?
About 40 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Urnebes Salata (Serbian Spicy Cheese and Pepper Salad)?
About 175 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 175 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
