Dolma is a popular dish consisting of stuffed vegetables. Commonly used vegetables for dolma include peppers, zucchini, eggplants, tomatoes, or onions (sogan dolma). The filling typically consists of meat, rice, and spices, with a final touch of warm tomato-based sauce. Sarena dolma View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nanina Kuhinja (@nanina_kuhinja_) Sarena […]
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Ružice, also known as đul-pita, is a delectable Bosnian baklava variation featuring yufka sheets filled with a delightful mixture of ground walnuts, melted butter, and optional raisins. The rolled and cut pieces are arranged in a baking dish to resemble charming roses or rosebuds. Once baked to perfection, these sweet treats are generously drizzled with
Indulge in the exquisite Bosnian dessert, Hurmašica, known for its unique grated design. Crafted from butter, eggs, sugar, and flour, the dough is soaked in a delectable lemon-infused sugar syrup. Variations may feature coconut or walnuts. Cherished year-round, Hurmašica holds a cultural importance, especially during religious festivities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Somun, a cherished bread in Bosnian cuisine, is also known as lepina or lepinja. Made from white flour, it’s round, approximately 20 cm in diameter, and 1 cm thick. While called “somun” in Sarajevo, other regions and former Yugoslav countries use it for elongated bread. This tasty staple accompanies various Bosnian dishes like ćevapčići and pljeskavice. During Ramadan, somun gains special significance, often topped with churekot, serving as a post-fast meal essential.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Discover Bosnia & Herzegovina @ lll.ba (@discover_bosnia_herzegovina) This well-preserved Ottoman-era house as National monument showcases the traditional architecture and lifestyle of the past, allowing visitors to step back in time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mehmedbašića Kuća (@mehmedbasicakuca) With its intricate woodwork,
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Indulge in the delectable taste of Smokvara, a beloved traditional dessert from Herzegovina. This sweet treat features a rich, dark-brown dough made with fig pekmez, wheat and corn flour, sugar, oil, and water. Baked into flat disks and soaked in a luscious sherbet of pekmez, sugar, and water, Smokvara is the perfect companion to savor
Savor the exquisite flavors of Bosnian cuisine with buredžici, delightful miniature versions of the beloved burek. Made with layers of delicate phyllo dough and savory minced meat, these small spirals are baked to perfection and topped with a tantalizing blend of garlic and creamy sour cream, yogurt, or sour milk. Experience a true culinary delight
Embark on a Balkan culinary odyssey with uštipci, fried dough delights celebrated across the region. Also known as peksimeti, fritule, and miške in Bosnia, Croatia, and Slovenia respectively, these golden nuggets encapsulate Balkan cuisine’s essence. Made from a simple blend of flour, water, yeast, and salt, uštipci offer a crispy, golden delight. Buckwheat flour variations provide a healthy twist, while Hercegovački uštipci, notably larger, offer a versatile snack. Indulge at Pizza Restaurant Nišići or savor the unique “Hercegovački uštipci s lučnicom” at Hajdučke vrleti Blidinje.
Embark on a gastronomic journey with sać cooking, an ancient technique using a bell-shaped vessel. Slow-cook meats, vegetables, and seafood with olive oil, herbs, and more, preserving flavors and aromas. Experience this culinary tradition in Dalmatia, Bosnia, and Serbia, and savor mouthwatering dishes crafted under the lid of the sać.
Pilgrimage to the sites associated with the Drina Martyrs is a journey that includes a visit to the former monastery “Marijin dom” in Palama near Sarajevo, the memorial dedicated to the Drina Martyrs in Goražde, and the newly built church commemorating their sacrifice. Declared blessed by the Vatican and celebrated by the Catholic Church worldwide,
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