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What to eat in Albania

The 10 best dishes in Albania

Lamb, yogurt, wild herbs and the Mediterranean on the plate.

1

Tavë kosi

Best: Elbasan

Lamb baked in a set custard of yogurt and egg, the national dish.

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2

Byrek

Eaten all over Albania

Phyllo pie of spinach, cheese or meat, baked in a round tray.

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3

Fërgesë

Best: Tirana

Peppers, tomato and cottage cheese baked into a rich scramble.

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4

Qofte të fërguara

Eaten all over Albania

Fried meatballs with mint and feta.

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5

Flija

Best: The north

Crepe-like layers baked one by one under a hot lid, served with honey.

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6

Speca të mbushura

Eaten all over Albania

Peppers stuffed with rice and herbs.

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Pulë me përshesh

Eaten all over Albania

Chicken baked over broth-soaked cornbread.

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8

Trileçe

Best: Tirana

The three-milk cake topped with caramel, an Albanian obsession.

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9

Fish from Lake Ohrid

Best: Pogradec

Koran trout from Lake Ohrid, grilled whole.

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10

Baklava

Eaten all over Albania

Thin phyllo with walnuts and syrup, baked for the new year.

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