Cuisine in Serbia

Ćevapčići

Balkan staple grilled dish of minced lamb or beef shaped into sausages.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Beef/lamb mince, Onion, Paprika powder, Salt

Pljeskavica

Large burger-style patty. Also served in bread as a Serbian-style burger.

• Region: Leskovac region
• Main ingredients: Beef, Pork, Spices

Sarma

Winter home-cooked dish of rice and minced meat rolled in fermented cabbage and stewed.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Sour cabbage, Minced meat, Rice

Prebranac

Oven-baked white beans with onions and paprika, popular with vegetarians.

• Region: Vojvodina
• Main ingredients: White beans, Onion, Paprika powder

Ajvar

Roasted red pepper and eggplant paste. Accompaniment to bread and meat dishes.

• Region: Southern Serbia
• Main ingredients: Red peppers, Eggplant, Garlic, Cooking oil

Kajmak

Fermented cream cheese-like dairy product spread on bread or meat.

• Region: Western Serbian highlands
• Main ingredients: Cow's milk, Salt

Pasulj

Hearty soup of beans and smoked meat. Famous as soldier's food.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: White beans, Smoked bacon, Carrot

Gibanica

Phyllo pastry layered with cheese and eggs. Also for breakfast.

• Region: Šumadija
• Main ingredients: Phyllo dough, White cheese, Eggs

Pečenje

Roast suckling pig or lamb. Served at celebrations and Slava.

• Region: Central Serbia
• Main ingredients: Suckling pig or lamb, Salt, Herbs

Slatko

Preserved fruit boiled whole in syrup. Welcome treat for guests.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Fruits like plum, Sugar, Lemon