Shapkat

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Shapkat is a traditional corn pie casserole that's usually filled with feta cheese, dill, and spinach. The dish originates from the city of Gjirokastra. Although this casserole is traditionally stuffed with spinach, there are also variations that replace it with leeks, wild cabbage, and various local greens. Other ingredients for the casserole include corn flour, olive oil, green onions, and milk. Shapkat is baked until the surface develops a golden brown color, and it's then served warm, ideally with a glass of yogurt on the side.