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Exquisite Bulgarian dishes you should definitely try
Exquisite Bulgarian dishes you should definitely try
Raise your hands if you are going to Bansko ski resort this winter? In addition to a wonderful holiday skiing or snowboarding, you will also get the opportunity to enjoy Bulgarian cuisine. Win-win situation: Bulgarian cuisine is a sample of Eastern European food. It shares common features with other Balkan cuisines and due to geographical factors such as climatic conditions, Bulgarian culinary traditions are diverse. Cook plenty, because Bulgarian food is delicious, fresh and satisfying!
Here are 8 dishes you must try in Bulgaria.
BANICA
This tasty dish is a traditional Bulgarian pastry made in layers by combining beaten eggs and cheese pieces with filo pastry. It is then baked in the oven until it is cooked on the inside and crispy on the outside. If you're on a diet, be prepared for your calorie count to go over the top! Banitsa is highly addictive and delicious.
TARATOR
Tarator, a hearty cold soup, is one of the favorite dishes of Bulgarians, especially during the summer months. It is usually served as a first course, but can be served as a side dish to a main course. It is usually made with fresh cucumbers, walnuts, garlic, Bulgarian yogurt, dill, herbs and vinegar or lemon. It is very refreshing and very tasty.
MASHANA SCARA
Meshana scara or mixed grill in English is all about the meat! Bulgarians love meat, so this is an ideal option. It is a combination of grilled meat in different forms and variants. It mainly consists of kebabs, kyufte, pork steaks and pork kebabs. In fact, this is the crème de la crème of Bulgarian cuisine. Rather, put it in your mouth and enjoy!
SARMI
Bulgarian sarmi are cabbage or grape leaves stuffed with a delicious mixture of rice, spices and minced meat (for meat lovers) or simply with rice and spices. Usually this delicious dish is served as the first meal and is also prepared on Christmas Eve. This Bulgarian delicacy is not to be missed and a must try for everyone.
SHOPSKA SALATA
Shopska salad is a traditional Bulgarian salad made with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers, fresh parsley and grated white cheese. How is this different from a regular salad, you ask? White Bulgarian cheese is rubbed on top of vegetables, which gives the salad a unique taste and makes the salad so wonderful!
SHKEMBE
Maybe you don't want to know what this Bulgarian soup is made of. You'll either love it or hate it, however it apparently helps cure a hangover if eaten after waking up with that nasty headache and a cottony mouth. The English translation of shkembe is tripe soup. Disgust or intrigue, along with underperitoneum, the soup is seasoned with garlic, hot red pepper and vinegar. It can pleasantly surprise you with its characteristic smell and taste.
KISELO MLYAKO
Yoghurt kissele myako is usually served with typical Bulgarian dishes. This is one of the best types of yogurt available thanks to two types of bacteria that are excellent probiotic bacteria that support a healthy gut microflora. You can also eat it straight with fruit or make a tarator. What could be better? This yogurt is very rich and delicious.
MUSAKA
Probably many of you have tried or heard of the Greek version of moussaka. The main difference between Bulgarian moussaka and Greek moussaka is that the Bulgarian version is made with potatoes instead of eggplant. It also includes minced meat, eggs, onions, spices, milk and yogurt on top to give it a special spicy taste.
As you can see, the variety of food in the national Bulgarian cuisine is breathtaking!
Here are 8 dishes you must try in Bulgaria.
BANICA
This tasty dish is a traditional Bulgarian pastry made in layers by combining beaten eggs and cheese pieces with filo pastry. It is then baked in the oven until it is cooked on the inside and crispy on the outside. If you're on a diet, be prepared for your calorie count to go over the top! Banitsa is highly addictive and delicious.
TARATOR
Tarator, a hearty cold soup, is one of the favorite dishes of Bulgarians, especially during the summer months. It is usually served as a first course, but can be served as a side dish to a main course. It is usually made with fresh cucumbers, walnuts, garlic, Bulgarian yogurt, dill, herbs and vinegar or lemon. It is very refreshing and very tasty.
MASHANA SCARA
Meshana scara or mixed grill in English is all about the meat! Bulgarians love meat, so this is an ideal option. It is a combination of grilled meat in different forms and variants. It mainly consists of kebabs, kyufte, pork steaks and pork kebabs. In fact, this is the crème de la crème of Bulgarian cuisine. Rather, put it in your mouth and enjoy!
SARMI
Bulgarian sarmi are cabbage or grape leaves stuffed with a delicious mixture of rice, spices and minced meat (for meat lovers) or simply with rice and spices. Usually this delicious dish is served as the first meal and is also prepared on Christmas Eve. This Bulgarian delicacy is not to be missed and a must try for everyone.
SHOPSKA SALATA
Shopska salad is a traditional Bulgarian salad made with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, peppers, fresh parsley and grated white cheese. How is this different from a regular salad, you ask? White Bulgarian cheese is rubbed on top of vegetables, which gives the salad a unique taste and makes the salad so wonderful!
SHKEMBE
Maybe you don't want to know what this Bulgarian soup is made of. You'll either love it or hate it, however it apparently helps cure a hangover if eaten after waking up with that nasty headache and a cottony mouth. The English translation of shkembe is tripe soup. Disgust or intrigue, along with underperitoneum, the soup is seasoned with garlic, hot red pepper and vinegar. It can pleasantly surprise you with its characteristic smell and taste.
KISELO MLYAKO
Yoghurt kissele myako is usually served with typical Bulgarian dishes. This is one of the best types of yogurt available thanks to two types of bacteria that are excellent probiotic bacteria that support a healthy gut microflora. You can also eat it straight with fruit or make a tarator. What could be better? This yogurt is very rich and delicious.
MUSAKA
Probably many of you have tried or heard of the Greek version of moussaka. The main difference between Bulgarian moussaka and Greek moussaka is that the Bulgarian version is made with potatoes instead of eggplant. It also includes minced meat, eggs, onions, spices, milk and yogurt on top to give it a special spicy taste.
As you can see, the variety of food in the national Bulgarian cuisine is breathtaking!