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What comes to mind when you hear Bulgaria? For many, it’s probably yogurt. Among the many dishes that feature yogurt, I’d like to introduce the traditional dish moussaka.
Moussaka is made by sautéing potatoes, onions, and ground beef, baking them in the oven, and then layering a mixture of yogurt, flour, and eggs on top, finishing it off with a golden crust. This time, I had the opportunity to try making it together with Greti, an exchange student from Bulgaria.
“There’s a saying that if you can bake moussaka perfectly on your own, it means you’re ready to get married,” she explained. This was her first time making it by herself, and she had learned the recipe in advance from her mother so she could prepare it for me.
I could sense a bit of nervousness as we cooked. After about three hours of careful baking, it was finally ready. The moment she took a bite of the freshly baked dish, she proudly exclaimed, “Vkusno!” (Bulgarian for “delicious”).
Cooking and chatting together made for a truly enjoyable experience. Through this, we felt much closer to one another.
Traditional Bulgarian Dish Moussaka
Enjoy with a Side of Yogurt!
Enjoying a taste of moussaka together
Georgieva Greti Donkova
(Nickname: Greti)
Exchange student, College of Asia Pacific Studies
Originally published in Japanese in the morning edition of the Oita Godo
Shimbun on June 25, 2024
Based on a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Oita Godo Newspaper, since January 2022, Student PR Assistants (SPA) have been contributing their interviews with international students to the life and culture section of the newspaper’s morning edition. SPA will introduce different cultures and the interesting topics they raise from an authentic, student perspective. These student writers take this opportunity to get the newspaper’s readership and students interested in the world. They also aim to improve their skills with the aid of professional editors.
Hello everyone! Selamat siang! My name is Miki, a third-year student majoring in the College of Asia Pacific Studies. I am committed to writing articles that will encourage anyone feeling the urge to challenge themselves, drawing from various experiences both within and outside of my university. From the lessons I've gained, I aim to provide the push needed for individuals to take on new endeavors! Starting from the autumn semester of '24, I will also share insights about my exchange program in Indonesia. Thank you for your support!
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