Cuisine in Montenegro

Signature dishes

Njeguški Pršut

Prosciutto finished with cold smoking in Lovćen foothills.

Region: Njegusi village
Main ingredients: Pork, Sea salt, Beech smoke

Ćevapčići

Balkan specialty small spicy meat rolls.

Main ingredients: Ground beef, Ground pork, Garlic, Paprika

Kačamak

Mountain region staple kneading cornmeal mixed with cheese.

Region: Northern region
Main ingredients: Cornmeal, Kajmak, Potatoes

Sač (ispod sača)

Traditional roast covered with iron lid and steamed over charcoal.

Main ingredients: Lamb, Herbs, Vegetables

Vranac Wine

Rich red wine made from Montenegro native grape variety.

Region: Podgorica plain
Main ingredients: Vranac grape variety

Prebranac

White bean stew oven-baked.

Main ingredients: White beans, Bacon, Onions

Riblja Čorba

Adriatic seafood soup.

Region: Coastal areas
Main ingredients: Seafood, Tomatoes, Herbs

Popečak

Fried pancake sandwiching Kačkavalj cheese.

Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Kačkavalj cheese, Eggs

Plješkvica

Flat beef hamburger with charcoal flavor.

Main ingredients: Ground beef, Spices

Krušturica

Hard cheese made from goat milk.

Region: Northern highlands
Main ingredients: Goat milk, Salt