1Njeguški pršut
Best: Njeguši
Ham cured in sea salt and smoked over beech in the mountain village above Kotor.
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What to eat in Montenegro
The 10 best dishes in Montenegro
Mountain smokehouses inland, Venetian-style seafood on the bay.
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2Njeguški sir
Best: Njeguši
Hard cheese preserved in oil, served with the ham.
3Kačamak
Best: The mountains
Cornmeal and potato cooked with cheese and kajmak into a rich mash.
4A photo like it
5Ispod sača
Eaten all over Montenegro
Lamb or veal with potatoes, baked under an iron bell in embers.
6Buzara
Best: The coast
Mussels or shrimp cooked in wine, garlic and breadcrumbs.
7A photo like itCicvara
Best: Durmitor
Cornflour cooked in cream and cheese until it oozes butter.
8A photo like it
9Skadar carp
Best: Lake Skadar
Smoked or baked carp from Lake Skadar with prunes.
10Where to eat in Montenegro
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