TRAVEL EXTRA: Must Try Foods in Albania – Mit együnk Albániában?

Albania is a small country in the Balkans, and its cuisine is influenced by its neighbours. Food is an important part of Albanian culture, and there are many traditional dishes that you should try if you visit the country.

Traditional Albanian food is generally quite simple, but it’s full of flavour and uses lots of fresh ingredients. Bread is a staple food in Albania, and it’s usually served with every meal. The most common type of bread is a round flatbread called ‘lepinje’, which is similar to pitta bread.

Cheese is another important ingredient in Albanian cooking, and there are many different types of cheese that are made in the country. One of the most popular cheeses is feta, which is used in lots of traditional dishes such as byrek and tave kosi. Fish is also a popular food in Albania, and there are many delicious seafood dishes that you can try if you visit the coast.

And now, let’s see the five of the most popular dishes you should try!

Flija

Flija is a traditional dish from northern Albania that’s often eaten at special occasions such as weddings or festivals. It’s made by pouring very thin layers of batter onto a round metal tray, and then baking it in the oven. Each layer of batter is cooked until it’s golden brown before the next layer is added, so the whole process takes several hours. When it’s ready, the flija is cut into pieces and served with honey and yoghurt.