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Sep 29, 2022 · Klepe. Klepe is a traditional Bosnian dumpling prepared using soft dough and stuffed with either minced beef, lamb or cheese. Other ingredients include various different spices, garlic and onions. They are also widely known as “Bosnian ravioli” and “kulaci”. Klepe is typically accompanied by garlic sauce or yoghurt.
- Suho Meso. Suho Meso is a dry meat cured in salt and left to rest for a long time over an oak-style fire. It’s a popular dry meat used in meze and special celebrations.
- Cevapi, Bosnia’s National Dish. Rightfully occupying the first spot on this list, cevapi is the most famous dish in the country, and all over the Balkans, it is popular on any occasion, and, of course, Bosnians have their way of preparing it.
- Bosanski Lonac. You’ll see Bonsanski Lonac everywhere, and it’s a type of stew made with very tender meat and potatoes. It’s extremely hearty and very warm during the winter months.
- Bosnian Pot. Another super delicious dish that all Bosnians love and enjoy is bosanski lonac or Bosnian Pot. Also considered a national dish in the country, this meat and vegetable stew is made with beef and seasonal veggies, such as potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and peppers.
- Cevapi (grilled mince patties) Ćevapi is one of the most-loved foods in Bosnia and the entire region. When I joined a walking tour in Sarajevo, my guide told me that cevapi was one of only two things that all people can agree on and that they should be pictured on the Bosnian flag.
- Burek & other types of pita (stuffed pies) – essential Bosnian food. Introduced from Persia by way of Turkey, burek became a popular dish throughout the entire former Ottoman Empire and remains a go-to street food in Bosnia to this day.
- Dolma, sarma, punjena paprikas & japrak (stuffed vine leaves & vegetables) Stuffed vegetables are another staple of Bosnian food, particularly in regional areas where less meat is consumed.
- Begova corba (chicken & veg soup) Begova čorba (‘Bey’s soup’ or ‘Bey’s stew’) is another Ottoman import that Bosnians have made their own. A staple during the winter season, it’s a nutritious soup of chicken, dried okra and various vegetables, including celery and carrots.
Apr 21, 2022 · Begova Corba. Slow-cooked chicken mixed with vegetables boils into a creamy stew served in a clay pot with sour cream to form Begova Corba. This dish, also known as Bey’s Soup, is another Ottoman legacy. Bosnians often eat this meal on special occasions and during festivities.
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- Bosanski Lonac. There’s no better way to start this Bosnian food guide than with bosanki lonac, the national dish of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also known as “Bosnian pot”, it’s a popular type of vegetable stew that’s been consumed in the country for many centuries.
- Buranija. Buranija (or boranija) refers to both the Bosnian stew and main ingredient used to make it – Romano beans. Romano beans are a variety of green bean similar to snapping beans.
- Đuveč. Đuveč refers to a type of Bosnian vegetable stew similar to ratatouille. Popular throughout the Balkans, it’s made with a host of different vegetables, herbs, and spices like tomatoes, peppers, onions, carrots, peas, paprika, and summer savory.
- Prebranac. Prebranac is a staple Bosnian dish that’s also popular in Serbian and Macedonian cuisines. It’s a type of casserole made with white beans and caramelized onions seasoned with paprika, garlic, and bay leaves.
Nov 8, 2023 · Grah is a traditional bean soup made with beans and aromatics and is a typical food in Bosnia. White beans, garlic, onions, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and often a hunk of meat give this classic Bosnian dish its hardiness and taste. Grah can be made with different types of meat, such as sausages, smoked ham, or ribs.
May 5, 2023 · Cevapi is Bosnia’s most common fast food dish, similar to kebab. It is surprisingly simple. Minced meat sausages are grilled and eaten in a pita bread called Somun or Lepinja with lots of onions and kajmak. The most famous are the Sarajevski cevap and the Banjalucki cevap. The Banjalucki cevap is different in size.
