1Pljeskavica
Best: Belgrade
A broad spiced patty of mixed meats in lepinja bread with kajmak and onion.
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What to eat in Serbia
The 10 best dishes in Serbia
Grill country: charcoal, peppers and kajmak.
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2Ćevapi
Eaten all over Serbia
Small grilled minced-meat kebabs with chopped onion.
3Sarma
Eaten all over Serbia
Sour cabbage leaves rolled around pork and rice, simmered with smoked ribs.
4Karađorđeva šnicla
Best: Belgrade
A breaded veal roll filled with kajmak, with tartar sauce.
5Ajvar
Eaten all over Serbia
A relish of roasted red peppers and eggplant, made in autumn by every family.
6Gibanica
Eaten all over Serbia
A cheese and egg phyllo pie, eaten with yogurt at breakfast.
7Punjene paprike
Eaten all over Serbia
Peppers stuffed with meat and rice in tomato sauce.
8Prebranac
Eaten all over Serbia
Large white beans baked slowly with onion and paprika.
9Kajmak
Eaten all over Serbia
Rich clotted cream, young or aged, spread on everything.
10Where to eat in Serbia
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