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Kosovo

Albanian-Ottoman table of layered flija, phyllo pies, bean stews and syrup-drenched sweets. That is the short version of what Kosovo cooks. Look for Flia (layered batter crepes baked under embers, eaten with honey, yogurt), Pite (hand-stretched phyllo pie with cheese, spinach or pumpkin) and Qebapa (grilled minced-meat fingers with flatbread and onion). Batter baked in layers under a saç, each brushed on and cooked in turn, an Albanian highland dish of shared hospitality. This atlas has 32 Kosovo dishes catalogued below, from everyday cooking to food kept for festivals and special occasions.

32 dishes.

AjvarAjvarroasted red-pepper relish made each autumnBaklavaBaklavawalnut phyllo in syrup, New Year's favoriteBozaBozaThick fermented millet drink, faintly sour, sold from dedicated shops.Çaj maliÇaj maliInfusion of dried mountain ironwort stalks, drunk hot with honey.DhallëDhallësalty churned yoghurt drinkDjathi i SharritDjathi i Sharritwhite brined sheep cheese from the Sharr mountains, salty and firmFliaFlialayered batter crepes baked under embers, eaten with honey, yoghurtJaprakJaprakvine or sour cabbage leaves rolled around rice and minced meatKaçamakKaçamakcornmeal porridge with butter and white cheeseKadaifKadaifPastry threads with walnut, baked and soaked in lemon syrup.KosKosThick set sheep or cow yoghurt, eaten plain or under baked dishes.Laker turshiLaker turshiWhole cabbage heads soured in brine, the leaves rolled for sarma.LlokumaLlokumapuffy fried dough eaten with honey, cheese or jamMantiaMantiatiny baked meat dumplings with garlic yoghurt, Prizren specialtyMazeMazeClotted cream skimmed from boiled milk, spooned over peppers and cornbread.Mish në saçMish në saçlamb or veal baked under a metal dome covered with embersPetulla me mjaltePetulla me mjalteFried dough puffs served hot with honey and fresh cheese.PitePitehand-stretched phyllo pie with cheese, spinach or pumpkinQebapaQebapagrilled minced-meat fingers with flatbread and onionRahovec wineRahovec wineReds and whites from Kosovo's main vineyard belt around Rahovec.Raki kumbulleRaki kumbulleClear plum brandy distilled at home, offered to every guest.Raki rrushiRaki rrushiclear grape brandy distilled at home after the autumn harvestSalepSalepHot milky drink thickened with orchid root, dusted with cinnamon.SarmaSarmasour cabbage rolls, fixture of holiday tablesSheqerpareSheqerparebuttery cookies drenched in sugar syrupSpeca me mazëSpeca me mazëroasted peppers simmered in rich clotted creamSuxhukSuxhukdry spiced beef sausageTavë me groshëTavë me groshëbaked bean stew served bubbling in earthenwareTavë me preshTavë me preshcasserole of leeks baked with meat and paprikaTrileçeTrileçethree-milk sponge with caramel top, wildly popularTullumbaTullumbaFluted fried batter fingers soaked in cool sugar syrup.TurshiTurshiVegetables soured in vinegar and salt, served alongside rice and kebab

  • Çaj mali

    Infusion of dried mountain ironwort stalks, drunk hot with honey. Ready in 5 min prep and 15 min cooking. 4…

  • Dhallë

    Salty churned yoghurt drink. Ready in 10 min prep and 5 min plus 2 hr chilling cooking. 1.2 litres, 4…

  • Djathi i Sharrit

    White brined sheep cheese from the Sharr mountains, salty and firm. A cheese & dairy recipe from Kosovo.

  • Japrak

    Vine or sour cabbage leaves rolled around rice and minced meat. Ready in 1 hr prep and 1 hr 30…

  • Kaçamak

    Cornmeal porridge with butter and white cheese. Ready in 5 min prep and 35 min cooking. 4 servings. A main…

  • Laker turshi

    Whole cabbage heads soured in brine, the leaves rolled for sarma. 45 min to prepare. Fills a 10-litre barrel. A…

  • Llokuma

    Puffy fried dough eaten with honey, cheese or jam. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking. About 30…

  • Mantia

    Tiny baked meat dumplings with garlic yoghurt, Prizren specialty. Ready in 1 hour 30 min prep and 45 min cooking.…

  • Maze

    Clotted cream skimmed from boiled milk, spooned over peppers and cornbread. Ready in 10 min prep and 1 hour 30…

  • Mish në saç

    Lamb or veal baked under a metal dome covered with embers. Ready in 40 minutes prep and 2 hours 30…