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Serbia is a country in the heart of the Balkans, a land at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe. Its capital, Belgrade, stands at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The country is famous for its indomitable spirit, its medieval Orthodox monasteries, its national parks and a festive culture that is manifested in its music, its food and its famous 'rakija'.
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A Feast of Strong and Passionate Flavors
Serbian cuisine is a powerful mix of Balkan, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences. It is a robust gastronomy, focused on grilled meat ('roštilj'), fresh vegetables from the garden, creamy dairy products and homemade breads. Food is an act of love and generosity, always abundant and full of flavor.
Must-Try Dishes
Ćevapi and Pljeskavica
The dynamic duo of the Serbian grill. 'ćevapi' are small minced meat rolls and 'pljeskavica' is a large burger, often filled with cheese. They are served on flat bread ('lepinja') with onion and 'kajmak'.
Sarma
Sour cabbage leaf rolls (sauerkraut) filled with a mixture of minced meat and rice, cooked over low heat for hours. It is the star dish of family celebrations, especially 'Slava'.
Gibanica
A savory layered cake of thin filo dough ('kore') and a mixture of fresh cheese, eggs and 'kajmak'. It's crunchy, tasty and very addictive.
Karađorđeva šnicla (Karađorđe Escalope)
A hearty dish nicknamed 'the maiden's dream'. It is a rolled beef or pork schnitzel, stuffed with 'kajmak', breaded and fried. Served with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge.
Ajvar
The 'Serbian caviar'. It is a delicious paste of roasted red peppers, sometimes with eggplant and chilli. Its homemade preparation is an autumn ritual.
Kajmak
A creamy dairy product, halfway between heavy cream and butter. It is obtained from the top layer of boiled milk. It is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meat and warm bread.
Typical Drinks
Rakija
The national spirit. This powerful fruit brandy is drunk as an aperitif. The plum one ('šljivovica') is the queen, but the apricot, quince or grape ones are also popular.
Domaća kafa (Homemade Coffee)
Turkish coffee, prepared in a 'džezva' and served strong and thick. It is the beginning and center of any social gathering.
Pivo (Beer)
Beer is very popular, with national brands such as Jelen Pivo and Lav Pivo dominating the market, along with a growing craft brewery scene.
Came
Serbia has a long wine history with several important regions. Native varieties such as Prokupac (red) and Tamjanika (white) are gaining recognition.
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Rakija
The national spirit. This powerful fruit brandy is drunk as an aperitif. The plum one ('šljivovica') is the queen, but the apricot, quince or grape ones are also popular.
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