Kategorija: Serbia

Because of the burning history of the Balkans, Serbian food and cuisine are influenced by Turkish, Hungarian, and Greek foods. The most common foods include pasulj (a stew made of beans and pork ribs), sarma (cabbage leaves stuffed with minced meat and rice), roštilj (barbeque, grilled meats), cevapcici (small, elongated minced meatballs served with chopped onions), and punjene paprike (stuffed peppers). Roasted pork or lamb, served with potatoes, is favored on special occasions. Typical cheeses include kajmak (made from the skin of boiled milk) and sjenicki sir  (a hard cheese often crumbled on šopska, a Greek-style salad). Locally grown produce includes cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, sweet peppers (paprikas), apples, pears, watermelons, and strawberries. Bread (usually white) is eaten with each meal, and wine is served at the main meal. Coffee and juices are also consumed; tea is taken more during illness. Since the workday begins at 8 AM or 9 AM, people usually have their breakfast (dorucak) at 10 AM, which in rural areas can be a substantial meal. The main meal of the day is lunch (rucak), around 2 PM or 3 PM. This is usually a heavy meal that includes soup and a meat dish. Dinner is usually a light snack. An important part of meals is rakija. It is a Serbian traditional drink that is usually served before lunch or dinner. Rakia is a sophisticated „strong drink “. It is exclusively made of the best quality fruits. It gives the feeling and sense of belonging to nature, preserves the flavors that memories are made of. If you are in Serbia, we can take you on a rakija tour where you can taste different types of this traditional drink. If you are a guest in a Serbian family, you should eat more than you can :) Guests