Savory Dishes

View this post on Instagram A post shared by lll.ba Bosnia & Herzegovina Travel Guide (@discover_bosnia_herzegovina) Begova čorba, also known as bey’s soup, is a delectable Bosnian chicken soup that serves as a delightful warm appetizer. This traditional dish features chicken, okra (known for its reputed aphrodisiac properties), and a medley of root vegetables, all […]

…kljukuša in Bosnia = izlivača in Hercegovina… Kljukuša, a traditional Bosnian dish with roots in the Ottoman Empire, is a flavorful pie-like creation. Made with a simple dough of flour, salt, and water, it is filled with grated potatoes and eggs, sometimes enhanced with garlic, sour cream, or milk. This versatile dish can be enjoyed

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

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.

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.

…Bosnian ravioli… Klepe are a traditional Bosnian dish similar to dumplings or ravioli, filled with minced meat (usually beef or lamb) and served in a hot soup broth. They are typically made with flour, water, and salt and served with a sprinkle of paprika or a dollop of sour cream. Klepe can be found in

Indulge in Ćevapi, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s favorite grilled minced meat sausages, seasoned to perfection and served with somun or lepinja bread, onions, and kajmak. Sample this iconic dish at local Ćevabdžinicas across the country, each offering its own regional twist. Whether you’re in Banja Luka, Travnik, Mostar, Sarajevo, or Tuzla, the debate on the best Ćevapi destination continues. Experience the tradition of eating with your hands, enhanced by toothpicks.

Pita is a savory pastry that is popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina and throughout the Balkans. It is made with phyllo dough that is filled with a variety of ingredients such as spinach and cheese (zeljanica), potato (krompiruša), ground beef (burek), or cottage cheese (sirnica). The phyllo dough is typically rolled out very thin and