Pljeskavica (Big-Ass Balkan Burger)

In Bosnia-Herzegovina where Kemal’s from, pljeskavica (pronounced Pee-eh-ska-veets-suh ) is a very popular meal. It’s basically ground meat mixed with mineral water, bread crumbs, and spices, and then shaped into very large patties and grilled. It’s most generally served on top of lepinje, (pronounced lep-in-ya) which is a Bosnian pita bread.

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Sarma

Sarma is a popular Balkan entree which is made by stuffing, rolling, and cooking sour cabbage leaves. It’s a traditional meal served during winter festival holidays, such as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Sarma is also a traditional meal served at weddings.

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