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Bosnia And Herzegovina Cuisine

Ćevapi

Grilled minced meat sausages made from beef or a mix of beef and lamb, typically served with somun (Bosnian flatbread), chopped onions, and ajvar (pepper relish). 1)

Burek

A savory pastry filled with minced meat, cheese, or spinach, wrapped in thin layers of dough and baked until golden and crispy. 2)

Begova Čorba (Bey's Soup)

A traditional soup made with chicken, okra, carrots, and other vegetables, thickened with roux, and flavored with lemon juice. 3)

Sogan-dolma

Onions stuffed with minced meat, rice, and spices, then baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. 4)

Japrak

Grape leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, minced meat, onions, and spices, simmered in a savory broth. 5)

Klepe

Bosnian dumplings filled with minced meat, typically served with a garlic yogurt sauce or butter sauce. 6)

Sarma

Cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, rice, and spices, simmered in a tomato-based sauce. 7)

Tufahija

A dessert of poached apples stuffed with a mixture of ground walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon, often topped with whipped cream. 8)

Pita (Pie)

A general term for various Bosnian pies made with phyllo dough, filled with ingredients like potatoes (krompiruša), cheese (sirnica), or pumpkin (tikvenica). 9)

Grah

A thick and hearty soup made with beans, smoked meat, and a variety of vegetables, seasoned with paprika and other spices. 10)

Bosanski Lonac

A slow-cooked stew made with layers of meat (usually beef or lamb), potatoes, cabbage, and other vegetables, cooked in a clay pot. 11)

Baklava

A sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey, often flavored with rose or orange blossom water. 12)

Uštipci

Fried dough balls that can be served as a savory dish with cheese or meats, or as a sweet dish dusted with powdered sugar or served with honey. 13)

Kadaif

A dessert made with shredded phyllo dough, layered with nuts and sweetened with syrup, similar to baklava but with a different texture. 14)

Livno Cheese

A traditional cheese from the town of Livno, made from a mix of cow's and sheep's milk, aged for several months to develop a unique flavor. 15)