Serbian food, like Italian,
is difficult to dislike. Sure, it has its specialties and delicacies that aren’t
for everyone, but those aren’t the main dishes Serbian cuisine is famous for – it
is famous for its rich taste and laid back use of ingredients. If you ever happen to visit the country (and despite
you might think of it due to the media, it is perfectly safe), make a checklist
of foodstuffs you absolutely have to try.
Feeling Hungry?
- Ćevapi are Serbian national dish: minced pork or beef meat made into tube shape and then grilled. Best eaten with homemade bread with onion, cabbage and sour cream.
- Ajvar is a relish made of aubergines and bell peppers that are first fried, then peeled and turned into a thick paste while adding spices.
- Prebranac is usually eaten during fast days and is often called 'monastery beans.' Beans are boiled, spices are added (pepper and laurel among others) and then put in an oven to bake for some time, making thick dish rich in taste.
- Sarma is a must during celebrations. Rolls of sauerkraut are stuffed with rice and minced meat, then boiled. Usually eaten together with bread.
- Šopska salata is one of the most popular Serbian salads. It is made of bell peppers, red tomatoes, cucumbers, ground white cheese and parsley.
- Pita is a Serbian dish consisting of dough and different fillings. Serbs have two main types of dough: rolled and phyllo (which itself can be rolled or layered), with many ingredients (such as cheese, mushrooms, minced meat) being used in different combinations with different types dough.
- Popara is a breakfast dish made from stale bread, which is cut in cubes and boiled for very short time in milk or water. Salt, kajmak and cottage cheese are added and everything is simmered.
- Burek is a fast food dish available in many Serbian bakeries, made in a round pan with layers of flaky dough studded with different fillings.
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