Famous Serbian Foods: What to Eat & Drink in Belgrade
One of the best ways to get to know a country’s culture is through its cuisine. Every nation has something that makes its food special.
Serbian cuisine, similar to other Balkan cuisines, is rich in flavors and history, due to the intersecting influences of Greek, Turkish, Hungarian, and of course, Slavic cultures.
Serbia also has a strong fast-food culture, partly because the country is well-known for its nightlife, Belgrade in particular, and its capital is one of those that never sleeps. In Belgrade you can eat well at any time of the day.
And although most of the dishes listed below are not vegan, you can easily find vegetarian or even vegan alternatives if you ask for posno – food that is prepared without animal products (except for fish) at times of fasting and is widely available.
1. Pljeskavica
Although pljeskavica is often translated as the closest thing to a hamburger, it certainly has a taste of its own. It’s regarded as a fast-food dish, and although it can be ordered in all national restaurants, it is rarely made at home. Read More…