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Montenegro

Ask what Montenegro eats and the answer starts with this: mountain smoked ham, cheese and cornmeal meet Adriatic seafood and Skadar-country wine. Look for Njeguški pršut (smoke-cured ham air-dried in Njeguši village), Kačamak (potato-cornmeal porridge beaten with kajmak and cheese) and Cicvara (rich creamy cornmeal and young cheese porridge). Smoked and wind-dried in the village of Njeguši on Mount Lovćen, where sea and mountain air meet; the village is the Petrović dynasty’s birthplace. This atlas has 31 Montenegro dishes catalogued below, from everyday cooking to food kept for festivals and special occasions.

31 dishes.

BevandaBevandaRed or white wine mixed with still water, taken with a Dalmatian meal.BuzaraBuzarashrimp or mussels in wine, garlic, breadcrumb sauceCicvaraCicvararich creamy cornmeal and young cheese porridgeIspod sačaIspod sačaveal or octopus roasted under an iron ember-covered bellJapraciJapracicollard-leaf rolls stuffed with minced meat, riceKačamakKačamakpotato-cornmeal porridge beaten with kajmak and cheeseKastradinaKastradinasalted, wind-dried mutton, boiled with cabbage in winterKiselo mlijekoKiselo mlijekoThick soured milk drunk from a bowl with pita or burek.Kotorska tortaKotorska tortaRich almond and citrus cake from the Bay of Kotor, served in thin slices.KrstačKrstačnative white grape giving fresh, floral Montenegrin winesKupus sa suvim mesomKupus sa suvim mesomsauerkraut slow-cooked with smoked ribs and dried meatKuvano vinoKuvano vinoRed wine simmered with sugar, cloves and citrus, served hot.Lamb in milkLamb in milklamb slow-simmered in milk with potatoes, highland dishLozovačaLozovačagrape brandy, the everyday local rakijaNikšićko pivoNikšićko pivopale lager from Nikšić, the country's everyday beerNjeguški pršutNjeguški pršutsmoke-cured ham air-dried in Njeguši villageNjeguški sirNjeguški sircow's-milk cheese from Njeguši, sometimes kept in oilNjeguski stekNjeguski stekPork loin stuffed with Njeguši ham and cheese, breaded and fried.Pivski kajmakPivski kajmakSalted matured cream layers from the Piva highlands, sharp and rich.Pljevaljski sirPljevaljski sircrumbly white cow's cheese from the north, salty and slightly sourPoparaPoparaStale bread softened in warm milk with butter and crumbled cheese.PopeciPopeciveal rolls filled with cheese and pršut, breaded and friedPriganicePriganicefried dough puffs served with honey or cheeseRafioliRafioliHalf-moon pastries filled with almond paste and iced white.RaštanRaštancollard greens braised with smoked dried meatRiblja corbaRiblja corbaPeppery soup of lake or sea fish thickened with vegetables and paprika.SarmaSarmasour cabbage rolls, fixture of holiday tablesSkorupSkorupsalted clotted cream skimmed from milk and matured in wooden vesselsSušena ukljevaSušena ukljevableak from Lake Skadar, salted and dried whole in the sunTuršijaTuršijamixed winter vegetables soured in brine and packed into jarsVranacVranacrobust dark red wine from native Montenegrin grape

  • Kačamak

    Potato-cornmeal porridge beaten with kajmak and cheese. Ready in 15 min prep and 40 min cooking. 4 servings. A main…

  • Turšija

    Mixed winter vegetables soured in brine and packed into jars. 40 min to prepare. Fills a 3-litre jar. A fermented…

  • Bevanda

    Red or white wine mixed with still water, taken with a Dalmatian meal. Ready in 1 minute prep and none…

  • Buzara

    Shrimp or mussels in wine, garlic, breadcrumb sauce. Ready in 15 min prep and 15 min cooking. 4 servings. A…

  • Cicvara

    Rich creamy cornmeal and young cheese porridge. Ready in 10 minutes prep and 40 minutes cooking. Serves 6. A main…

  • Ispod sača

    Veal or octopus roasted under an iron ember-covered bell. Ready in 40 minutes prep and 2 hours 30 minutes cooking.…

  • Japraci

    Collard-leaf rolls stuffed with minced meat, rice. Ready in 45 minutes prep and 1 hour 30 minutes cooking. Serves 6.…

  • Kastradina

    Salted, wind-dried mutton, boiled with cabbage in winter. A charcuterie & cured recipe from Montenegro.

  • Kiselo mlijeko

    Thick soured milk drunk from a bowl with pita or burek. Ready in 10 min prep and 15 min cooking.…

  • Kotorska torta

    Rich almond and citrus cake from the Bay of Kotor, served in thin slices. Ready in 45 minutes prep and…