The cuisine of Montenegro is a delicious taste of centuries of crosscultural influences, the freshness of the Mediterranean, the richness of the Balkan region, and the spices of the East somehow come together in Montenegro. It is a small nation on the Adriatic coast that offers large portions of flavors, including smokey mountain meat and fresh fish in the sea. Do not forget to obtain your Montenegro Visa or inquire about your eligibility to a Montenegro travel visa to have a delicious and smooth journey.
Fortunately, there are quite some Montenegro Holiday Packages which will offer food related experiences to help you taste the traditions of the country. As you rub shoulders with delicious slow cooked stews or as you nibble on puffy pastries, all have a story to say. This guide will offer you with the top foods that one should definitely try throughout time in Montenegro, making the local cuisine a true attraction worth visiting.
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Here’s A Foodie’s Guide to Traditional Montenegrin Cuisine
1. Njeguški Prshut (Montenegrian Smoked Ham)
Montenegro has its own prosciutto, a famous delicacy from the alpine village of Njegu. It’s dry- cured, smoked, and cured on the hillside, with a deep and delicious flavour. Njeguški prsut is a
great introduction to any Montenegrin dinner, often accompanied by cheese, olives and crusty bread.
2. Kačamak ( Cornmeal and Cheese Mash )
KaCakamak is also a classic comfort dish which can be created using cornmeal, potatoes and creamy slices of cheese. It is a common dish in Montenegro’s northern mountains. It is usually accompanied by sour milk or kajmak (a rich dairy spread) a good fill on a cold day.
3. Cicvara
Cicvara is another delicious dinner made with cornmeal, butter, cheese, and milk, all boiled to perfection. It is frequently eaten for breakfast or served with meat. Filling, rich and absolutely homemade, it demonstrates plain but satisfying character of Montenegrin mountain cuisine.
4. Stuffed Peppers.
These peppers are popular at home as they are stuffed with combined minced meat with rice, and herbs then simmer them in tomato sauce. Every family has its own kind and food turns into almost both healthy and cozy one. It is certainly a must-watch to lovers of homemade foods.
5. Buzara (Stew of Seafood)
As a coastal food stuff, buzara is one prepared with shellfish such as mussels or shrimp using olive oil, white wine, garlic, and parsley as flavoring. Dipping of pieces of bread into the sauce is ideal and the flavours are evidence of Montenegro Adriatic cuisine in seafood.
6. Čevapi (Grilled Meat Sausages)
It is made up of a combination of meat and grilled skinless sausages. Čevapi, a traditional Balkan street cuisine, are a simple and excellent lunch or dinner option served with onions, flatbread, and ajvar (pepper spread).
7. Pastrmka (Fresh Trout)
Fished in the mountain streams and lakes of Montenegro, Pastrmka (trout) is most often grilled to the accompaniment of lemon and herbs. It is a light healthy meal, which is typical in the villages and restaurants of the north of the country and around Lake Skadar, a taste of the freshwater riches of the country.
8. Sarma (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Sarma: Sarma is a food cooked by filling meat with rice and wrapping them in pickled cabbage leaves and then allowing them to cook slowly in a tomato based sauce. This is a traditional meal, which is served hot, preferably during the winter, and is very tasty and comforting, making it a perfect meal to go to local people to find some authentic local cuisine.
9. Pita (Savory Pastry Pie)
Montenegrin pita is a flaky cheese, spinach or potato filled pastry. It is golden brown and is served as a snack at breakfast or a quick lunch. Pita can be found in bakeries all over the country and it is a significant element of everyday routine of many locals.
10. Baklava
Baklava is dessert to complete your dinner, and it is a filo pastry, nuts chop, covered with syrup. Montenegrin Baklava has a local flavor with it since it is Turkish, and it is prepared mostly during holidays and special events.
Conclusion
Traditional culinary of Montenegro is a constituent element of the culture of the country. Whether it is village food in the mountains or sea food in the coastal towns, food in Montenegro is lovingly prepared, tradition-bound and served with love. Either you are tasting a smoked ham or enjoying seafood stew at the seaside, each piece of food has a story to share about the land and its people- and thus, your travel experience will be even more memorable.
In order to be able to enjoy everything that Montenegro has to offer, you should consider a Guided Montenegro Tour or you should make a selection of the numerous Montenegro Tour Packages available. These help to find local foods when visiting the natural and historical attractions of the country. And bring an appetite and carry away a heart (and belly) full of Montenegrin delight.
