Albanian Cuisine

Tavë kosi is a traditional Albanian dish made from baked lamb and rice, often topped with yogurt and eggs. ¹⁾

Byrek is a savory pastry made from thin filo dough filled with ingredients like cheese, spinach, or meat. ²⁾

Fërgesë is a dish made from peppers, tomatoes, and cottage cheese, often cooked with spices and served with bread. ³⁾

Qofte are meatballs made from a mixture of ground meat (often lamb or beef) and spices, often served with vegetables and bread. ⁴⁾

Baklava is a sweet pastry made from layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and soaked in syrup. ⁵⁾

Speca me gjize is a dish made from roasted peppers stuffed with a mixture of cheese and spices. ⁶⁾

Pite is a type of pie made from thin pastry sheets filled with various ingredients like cheese, meat, or vegetables. ⁷⁾

Pispili is a dish made from beans cooked with various spices and often served with bread. ⁸⁾

Flija is a layered dish made from thin batter cooked on an open flame, often served with yogurt or honey. ⁹⁾

Tave kosi is a lamb and rice casserole often topped with yogurt and eggs before baking. ¹⁰⁾

Trilece is a dessert made from three kinds of milk (condensed, evaporated, and regular milk), often soaked in syrup. ¹¹⁾

Pasha qofte are egg-shaped meatballs often served during festive occasions, often made from a mixture of lamb and beef. ¹²⁾

Gjellë e loshëme is a slow-cooked dish often made from a mix of meat, vegetables, and spices. ¹³⁾

Tarator is a cold soup made from yogurt, cucumbers, dill, and garlic, often enjoyed as a refreshing dish in the summer. ¹⁴⁾

Lakror is a savory pie made from a mixture of meat, vegetables, and spices, often enjoyed as a traditional dish. ¹⁵⁾