Traditional specialties – Serbia's most popular tastes
Among the innumerable things that Serbia has to offer to visitors is the Serbian cuisine, characterised by a wide range of spicy dishes, blending the influence of different peoples who used to inhabit these parts.
It brings together Turkish, Greek, Bulgarian and Hungarian cuisines, and tends to both smell and taste quite strongly – as can be expected in this part of the world.
The main characteristics of Serbian cuisine are the quality of its ingredients, fresh and juicy meat, and strong tastes and smells that satisfy the senses.
The variety of Serbian cuisine, and the very act of preparing the food, are integral to the fabric of Serbian tradition and culture; to see how good it is, you can choose among the many establishments offering traditional Serbian food. Breakfast, lunch or dinner – you are in for a full table, brimming with things that are hard to resist. Accompanying the food, of course, there are the original drinks, that also give us a special hue or two when it comes to originality. Believing that you will wish to come to Serbia and try the most popular traditional dishes, we are offering a couple of pictures, to try to bring the irresistible flavours of Serbian cuisine and the sense of Serbian tradition a little bit closer to you before we meet.
Sarma
Sarma
Many would argue that sarma – stuffed cabbage – takes the first place among Serbia’s many favourite dishes. This crafty bland of sauerkraut, minced and smoked meats, and rich spices is practically an indispensable dish, known far and wide for its irresistible taste and smell.
Beans
Beans
Attractive from the first sight, this dish does not require many ingredients nor lengthy preparation. It can be “soupy” or thick; well-spiced and enriched by smoked meat, beans are proverbially welcome on Serbian tables.
Kebab
Kebab
Kebab is considered the king of Serbian grill – when prepared well, it is quite juicy and tasty; you can choose between pork, beef and lamb and feel free to try to resist this treat.
Karađorđe's schnitzel
Karađorđe's schnitzel
This specialty is practically a must on the menu at any traditional Serbian restaurant; with its juicy breaded meat in a famous cream sauce, it has found a shortcut to many a heart.
Roast meat
Roast meat
Roast meet in its Serbian variety is most frequently encountered during the most important holidays. Preparing it right requires a lot of patience and time, after which all senses feel thankful.
Gibanica
Gibanica
This dish, Serbia’s most famous pie, is quite easy to make and does not require a lot of time. It required just eggs, cheese and special crust, but the way they blend makes this dish indescribably tasty.
Burek
Burek
Burek is a very popular pastry in our bakeries, usually consumed for breakfast. Its puff pastry is usually enriched by salty or sweet filling, usually cheese, meat, fruits or vegetables.
Ajvar
Ajvar
Ajvar is usually served as a side dish, but can be eaten in its own right as spread for breakfast or even lunch. This unique paprika-dominated specialty requires quite a lot of delicate preparation, whose secrets are penetrable only to the best and most experienced of chefs.
