Mekitsi are Bulgarian deep-fried dough pastries. Soft yeast dough is stretched thin and fried until golden and puffy. Served warm with powdered sugar, honey, jam, or sirene cheese.
How should I track Mekitsi (Fried Dough)?
Mekitsi (Fried Dough) is a good source of iron. Traditional dishes like Mekitsi (Fried Dough) are best tracked by weighing your actual portion, because recipes vary widely between households. Two versions of the same dish can differ by 30–50% in calories depending on how much oil, butter, or cheese was used. A meta-analysis (Wehling & Lusher, Am J Clin Nutr 2021) showed that people underreport calorie intake by 25–30% on average, and complex dishes with multiple ingredients are the hardest to estimate. When eating out, ask about preparation — it helps you make a more informed log entry.