Located in the Balkans, Serbia has always been proud of their national cuisine. The food there has been influenced by many different cultures, which makes it so diverse today. Here are three foods you must try in Serbia if you have a chance.
Gibanica
Gibanica is a traditional pie made with phyllo dough and cheese filling. The filling is rich and creamy, so the pie is not dry. The dough and the filling are layered in a baking dish and baked until golden brown. It’s a favorite breakfast dish of many!
Made from local red peppers—the best come from south Serbia—ajvar is a popular spread that goes great with many different foods. Once it’s made—typically at the beginning of fall when peppers are in season—it’s on the table every day with pretty much everything.
Stuffed cabbage rolls are known as sarma in Serbia and they are insanely popular. Fermented cabbage leaves are stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, rice, onion, and spices, then rolled and put in a pot to cook. They’re a part of every celebration—but also often on the daily menu. It’s typical to make sarma in large quantities for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, etc.
